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Volleyball: Catch and Volley over the net

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Players work in pairs, this can be done with players facing each other without a net or with one player on each side of the net.

Player 1 sets the ball across to player 2 who catches the ball and then sets the ball back again.

COACHING POINTS

Fingers should be pointing up, with player's thumb and index fingers making a diamond shape.

Knees should be bent when catching the ball. When setting the ball back push up and stay tall on the balls of your feet.

Keep your elbows bent and push through the ball with fingers, keeping eyes on the ball at all times!

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