Warm-Up · Beginner
Pass-Tomahawk-Turn-Dig
This objective of this drill is to loosen up the body and raise body temperature in preparation for more strenuous activity. It will also increase the athlete's awareness of how current environmental conditions affect the ball. Additionally this drill allows athletes to practice three beach techniques: passing the short ball, tomahawk and turning to pass the ball behind.
How to run it
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Movement 1 Athlete (or coach) at the net throws up the ball for the partner to come forward and pass. Movement 2 Person then moves back to tomahawk a ball that is either thrown or attacked at the head. Movement 3 The previous ball is caught and thrown behind the athlete for them to turn and dig. Spare athletes can come in from the opposite passing position and either catch the ball or set the ball to the coach/athlete at the net.
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Coach emphasis: In movement 3 when the athlete turns to play the
Why we run it
This objective of this drill is to loosen up the body and raise body temperature in preparation for more strenuous activity. It will also increase the athlete's awareness of how current environmental conditions affect the ball. Additionally this drill allows athletes to practice three beach techniques: passing the short ball, tomahawk and turning to pass the ball behind.
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