Passing · Intermediate
One-Arm Passing
The objective of this drill is to reinforce correct technique and body positioning when playing the ball outside the body. Although forearm passing the ball outside of the body is not recommended, there are situations where it cannot be avoided and therefore training this movement pattern is vital to becoming a complete player. It is always recommend, that if possible, an athlete move to play the ball within the centre of their body.
How to run it
- 1
In this drill the athlete practices passing the ball with one arm. The athlete or coach throws the ball to the side of the athlete who shuffles across and plays the ball back to the thrower initially with the arm closest to the ball. The ball should not travel flat but go up and down to the thrower about 8-10 feet in the air. The athlete or coach then throws the ball to the same spot but this time the athlete shuffles across and plays the ball with the arm on the opposite side from the ball. Once the athlete has complete 8-10 successful repetitions of each the athlete can shuffle across and play the ball with both arms.
- 2
Coach emphasis: During both movements the athlete should focus on getting the arm 'behind the ball' and moving 'through
Why we run it
The objective of this drill is to reinforce correct technique and body positioning when playing the ball outside the body. Although forearm passing the ball outside of the body is not recommended, there are situations where it cannot be avoided and therefore training this movement pattern is vital to becoming a complete player. It is always recommend, that if possible, an athlete move to play the ball within the centre of their body.
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View drillMany of our drills are adapted from the coaching resources at Better at Beach and the FIVB.
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