The Progression of the Drive and Receive Drill includes adding in a defence. The attack and defence pair up on the transverse line. The passer stands in the centre circle, throws the ball to the attacker. The attacker must break away from the defence to receive the ball cleanly. The defence must stay on the attacker.
Training Method: Interval
Energy Systems: ATP-PC
Fitness Components: Speed, Agility, Coordination, Reaction Time
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