White players try to hit the floor in one of the numbered areas.
Blue players can prevent scoring by catching the ball.
Play for several minutes and then change teams.
Or every player may throw 5 times, add the scores.
catching
pay only attention to the complete technical movement
Only general corrections
- reach for the ball
- palms open
- make a W with your thumbs and index finger
- when caught move the ball towards your body to protect it
aiming/hitting/passing
pay only attention to the complete technical movement
Only general corrections
- put your correct foot in front (left handers right foot, right handers left foot)
- put the ball onto your hand (do not squeeze into the ball)
- when throwing the ball and hand should pass ear height !
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