Passing · Beginner
Pass and Slap Hands
The objective of this drill is to discourage beginner players from moving around with their hands together in passing position. They also get plenty of practice of the forearm passing technique.
How to run it
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Athletes begin the drill by throwing the ball up in the air with two hands. When the ball comes down they begin to pass the ball up and down with the forearms. Between each contact the athlete separates the hands and slaps them behind their back before bringing them back together in front of the body to pass the ball again. Once the beginner athlete has mastered this they can then begin to pass the ball up in the air: low (3 feet above the arms) medium (6-8 feet above the arms) high (10-12 feet)
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Coach emphasis: By bending the legs and keeping the arms relatively
Why we run it
The objective of this drill is to discourage beginner players from moving around with their hands together in passing position. They also get plenty of practice of the forearm passing technique.
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