Working with 1 Servers, the player starts by performing a run around the poles before receiving a pass to run and dribble round the end pole and return to the server with a pass. This drill will tax both the anaerobic and aerobic energy systems due to the the high intensity nature of the drill and the continual changes of the direction. With repeated efforts of this drill, the athlete will have an elevated heart rate which will help improve cardiovascular function and improve the aerobic energy systems function to help clear waste products between sets
progression Black player plays pass to middle then to both outer poles and then ball down middle
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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