Players start by lying on their back on the baseline. When the coach whistles, they quickly get up and overhand pass the ball to themselves while moving forwards and backwards from the net.
The faster a player overhand passes the ball, the more time they have to prepare for the next pass.
Have the drill performed with players starting in different body positions such as sitting backwards or in a squat position.
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