The Basics - 2

Divide the team in two. Place players in a 20 x 20 yd grid without a ball. Place

an equal number of players on outside of the grid each with a ball. Inside players

move around the grid freely, receive a ball from an outside player and return it as

quickly as they can. Switch positions after a while.

Progression

  • Return with one touch, then two touches,

  • Receive with outside of the foot, inside of the foot, left foot only

  • Receive balls out of the air.

  • Receive, turn and find a different target

Coaching Points

Quality of first touch. Keep it outside your "footprints" so that it can be returned quickly.

Prepare the receiving surface as soon as possible.

Be first to the ball, get into the line of flight of the ball.

Make "eye contact" with the server.

Changes of speed and direction.

Do not run "across" the server, check back at an angle. This makes it easier to turn and look back over your shoulder.

 

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