Partner kids up into twos, if a spare, use one of coaches to partner spare child.
Demonstrate first of all how to throw and catch a bean bag then get children to practise, collate results. (5 mins approx)
Progress onto a tennis ball and show how to bounce and catch, demonstrate. Get children to practise, collate results. (5 mins approx)
Progress onto throwing and catching a tennis ball (5 mins approx)
Progress onto volleyball chest to chest passes. (5 mins approx)
Demonstrate each test a couple of times so children can see the technique.
Clear and loud verbal instructions
Each coach takes a pair and records results as well as showing correct technique, etc.
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