Tempo Drill Two - "One Bounce"
| Exercise Objectives: This is a great group practice to develop individual and team tempo, rhythm and timing. Best used for player age 12 and upwards. |
Field Preparation 4 Players Area 10 yards x 10 Yards Cones or Flag poles Supply of Balls Colored Bibs |
| Coaching Pointers: Position a player in each corner with a ball each. The players hold the ball in their hands. This drill is a simple progression from the first drill but now the players serve a “one bounce” throw. This makes the exercise a little more challenging. On the coach’s command the players bounce the ball ‘clockwise” around the grid. The object is to establish a rhythm as quickly as possible and prevent the ball from hitting the ground. Coach should develop a high tempo rhythm as quickly as possible. On the coach’s command the players throw the ball in the “opposite” direction. Players must try to establish a smooth transition. Timing and communication is critical in establishing a rhythm. Players must be extremely alert to enable the group to work together. Players should be constantly glancing side to side. |
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