Diving Technique #1 on knees

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DESCRIPTION

<p>1. Player is on their knees on a gym mat</p><p>2. Lob tennis ball in three positions</p><p>- in front so the oplayer has to dive forward. Players tries to catch and tuck up and land on back of catching shoulder</p><p>- to side so the player has to slide onto triceps to prevent impact on elbow</p><p>- behind - so player has to roll and tuck non-catching arm into side to help rotate body and land on opposite scapula/back of shoulder</p>

COACHING POINTS

<ul><li>Commit to the dive 100%</li><li>Try to avoid contact with the elbow by using one of the three techniques for diving</li><li>Watch ball  and keep eyes level</li></ul>

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