Step One: Position the body behind the flight of the ball as early as possible. This will lead to good composure
and balance for receiving the ball instead of reaching out and being caught off balance. Remember to keep the
head steady and eyes fixed firmly on the ball. Slightly lift up the chin and tilt back the surface of the forehead.
Offer the surface of the forehead to the ball. The chest should be slightly tilted back and knees should be bent.
Step Two: Immediately withdraw the head and bend the knees on impact of the ball. This will have a cushioning effect on the ball and kill the power of the ball. If the head and knees are not withdrawn quickly enough, the ball
will bounce away from the player.
Step Three: Do not tilt the head too far back or the ball will skim off the forehead and away from the player.
In a well-executed cushion control the ball should lie close to the body.
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