Moving into the line of the flight of the ball
Moving into the balls path is the most crucial factor in ball control, without doing this the player will undoubtedly miss the ball. A goalkeeper moves his body behind the flight of the ball when stopping a shot and the same principle applies to outfield players. Quick footwork is important to avoid reaching at for the ball and being caught off balance. The more proficient a players is in this respect, the wider the server can pass the ball. |
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| Practice |
| From the "base-line" between the two cones, strike the ball at various angles off the wall. On the rebound move forward into the path of the ball with optimum speed. Control the ball efficiently and repeat practice. Vary the speed of the and height of which you strike the ball off the wall, to allow for realistic service. |
| What You Need to Know |
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Observe the speed and direction of the ball.
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Move into the path of the ball early with maximum speed.
- Move towards the ball.
