Releasing the ball - 8 year olds
Hi there,I have little 8 year old future ferns. Any suggestions on some drills or activities to help them with turning and releasing the ball.
Kelly WikiCoach, New Zealand
ANSWERS
Matt MorrisonPlayer, England
Hi Kelly,
This drill is all about turning and releasing in one motion. It also encourages players to release the ball with power.
Matt
Turn and Pass with Wall
DESCRIPTION
Set up: Players get into partners. One ball between two. A wall. Attackers to be standing in front of a wall. Feeders to have the ball and set up at varying distances away from their attacker. Attackers start with 'fast feet' and on coaches command they drive towards the feeder and receive the ball in the air. Attacker to send the ball they received to the wall and follow with a drive to receive the rebound. Attacker to turn and pass a long ball back to the feeder.
Turn and Pass with Wall
DESCRIPTION
Set up: Players get into partners. One ball between two. A wall. Attackers to be standing in front of a wall. Feeders to have the ball and set up at varying distances away from their attacker. Attackers start with 'fast feet' and on coaches command they drive towards the feeder and receive the ball in the air. Attacker to send the ball they received to the wall and follow with a drive to receive the rebound. Attacker to turn and pass a long ball back to the feeder.
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