ladder or cones
set in formation
Players practice jumping over cones or ladder until they reach the end.
hooker times the throw to hit the jumper on the last jump.
Focus on jumping technic
legs shoulder width apart
legs at 120 degrees
tower of power
arms in close
jump straight up from the legs
stretch with the arms up
Aim to intercept the ball
focus on throw
legs Shoulder width apart
hands on seams if ball behind head
starting with the legs, thighs and core then finishing with the shoulders arms
aim for the space not the person
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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