Tie a knot in a resistance band so that there is a hoop at one end big enough to fit around a person.
Fasten the resistance band to the net post. Have the player step into the hoop.
Walk out until it is stretched.
Lunge forward towards the net post, then push off back to standing and use the other leg. Hands stay on the hips, can't use them for drive out of the lunge.
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