Zig Zag digs

Get practice performing 1 arm digs.

Set up

# of players : 2-4 players
Ideal : 2-3 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 who is either on their knees or on their feet.
  • Performing this drill from the feet is more difficult technically as well as being more exhausting.
  • After tossing the ball in front of the athlete the ‘trainer’ then moves backwards and this time tosses a ball to the other side of the athletes’ body.
  • With only one athlete and coach the balls can be placed on the ground prior to the drill starting otherwise another athlete can hand balls to the ‘trainer’

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

Variations

  • Rotate between players
  • Left and right

Progression

  • Standing is more advanced than kneeling.
  • 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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