Tosser throws ball to passer. ball must bounce before passer can pass. Passers are aiming for cathcer. Once you pass sprint to corner of court on your side, side step to opposite corner and sprint to line.
Goal: Work on diving and timing. Tager Passing
Focus Points: Diving form
Calling the ball
Footwork
Pushing off when diving
Pushing hard until returning to line
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