Players work in pairs facing each other, and with a crash mat by one of the players, who starts on one knee.
The opposite player starts with the ball and underhand passes it to their teammate, who has to dive onto the crash mat and dig the ball back.
Players work on two skills at the same time here: diving and digging. While learning to dive, having a mat softens the contact with the chest and arms.
The player passing should ensure varied passes.
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