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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is structured to improve the technical ability of the “Cushion Control using the Thigh”.
Field Preparation:
 Grid 10 x 20 yards. Small group of players. Cones. 1 Ball.
Coaching Points:
A small group of players are positioned in a grid 10 yards x 10 yards. The server throws a high looped pass to the receiving player. The ball should be served approximately 5 yards in front of the server. With a correct serve the receiving player is always encouraged to come and meet the pass.
The players alternate receiving the ball from the server. The receiving player must prevent the ball from hitting the ground by controlling the ball using the thigh. After successfully controlling the ball the player must pass the ball back to the server.
The player receives a point for each successful control and pass back to the server. After each pass the receiver must turn and join the end of the group.
The coach should emphasize correct technique and slowly build up the tempo to match speed. Care must be taken to emphasize quality over speed. Create a competition between groups. Keep score and award points for the first team to reach 20 good controls and passes or the team who can perform the most controls and passes in one minute.
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