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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve each player’s ability in ball control. The emphasis is placed on “Cushion
Control using the Chest”.
Field Preparation:
 Grid 10 x 10 yards. 2 players. Cones. 1 Ball.
Coaching Points:
Two players per grid, with one ball. The grid should be 10 yards x 10 yards. The players are positioned facing each other about 5 yards apart. The player with the ball starts the practice by serving the ball above head height for their partner to control using the chest. The player controlling the ball should constantly be moving to get the chest under the flight of the ball.
On contact with the ball, the player immediately withdraws the chest, taking the pace off the ball, and cushioning it down to the ground. The player then passes the ball back to the server to repeat drill. Ensure that the serve is a
high "looped" serve and not shallow. Players can keep score, one point for every successful control. Alternate roles so each player performs the drill.
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