Improves reaction time and footwork speed in defense.
Set up
# of players : 2-8 players (1 coach and 1 player minimum)
Ideal : 3 players
Equipment : tennis, swiss and volley balls
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- Players start in a defense position. A medecine ball is positioned in front of the athlete, close to the net.
- The coach throws a tennis ball on the medecine ball.
- The player must catch the tennis ball in a defense position and give it back to the coach.
Variations
- left and right
- Switch players
Progression
- the coach hits a few volley balls at the athlete right after
- a volley ball is hit on the medecine ball instead and the athlete must digs the ball