Group of 4: 2 balls per group. The 4 players line up in a straight line facing eachother. The 2 in the middle volley to eachother low. The 2 on the outside volley high to eachother. The group moves down the court while volleying in a line.
Objectives:
Shuffle Step
Ball Control
Teamwork
Reference Points:
Shuffle Steps
Height of balls
Talk
Variations:
Do it stationary
Bump
Different Footwork
Success Criteria:
Qualitative
or Quantitative - successsfully complete it 4 times
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