Lay out wooden blocks or sticks as shown.
Lift the ball under control over the first block
Aim is to read the bounce so you can continue to play the ball under control over the rest of the blocks/sticks
- Emphasis should be put on lifting the head so they can see there is an obstruction ahead
- Change the angle of the sticks so players have the move their feet as well as the ball
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