Defensive footwork

Get practice performing 1 arm digs and practice footwork.

Set up

# of players : 2-4 players
Ideal : 2 players
Equipment : 1-4 balls
Average duration : 10-20 minutes

Description

  • An athlete or coach tosses a ball to the side and in front of an athlete.
  • 2 steps to angle
  • 3 steps to line

Evaluation :
# of reps (ex. 2-3 sets of 4)

Variations

  • Rotate between players
  • Left and right

Progression

  • Ball can be tossed randomly to either side.
  • The athlete could be required to get up and play out the last ball that is dug.

Key points

  • Learn to use the hand closest to the ball.
  • If digging each ball from a standing position make sure you get up off the ground as quick as possible between each play

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