Starting on the baseline the players run to the attack line where the ball has been placed.
The player then picks up the ball and throw it into the net in a way which will make it rebound back to them.
They player then digs the ball up, catches it and returns it back onto the attack line. The player then jogs backwards to their start position.
Throwing a ball in the net players changes the balls trajectory and makes players adjust their moves accordingly.
Players need to adjust quickly to be able to execute an accurate underhand pass.
Ask your players to start this drill from a laying position. This will mimic match conditions where often players must defend hard, attack and then run to cover the back of the court.
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