Coach feeds ball through the middle of court. Players hit one volley moving across the court aiming at the target. Then do same from other side. Whole basket.
- emphasize power step and moving forward/diagonally on volley
- coach changes height of the feed as well as the angle
- players need to face the net while recovering
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