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DESCRIPTION


-2 feeding players, with a basket in the middle.
- Feed a short ball followed by a lob.
- After the approach shot the player smashes the lob.

COACHING POINTS

  • Players have to move backwards quickly to position well for the smash.
  • Important for the player smashing to have the contact point in front.

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