The player stands on the balance platform close to the wall and keeps medicine ball in hands. The player performs front throws as fast as possible to develop strength and power of upper body.
Strength and power are dominant physical skills that we see among top players. Proper physical practice gives advantage on the court as well as reduces chances to have injuries by players. While playing against moonballers, players have to be ready to play longer points and hit more shots over the shoulder so this exercise is designed to make sure that the player is able to continue strategy for the entire length of the match without decrease in quality.
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