
K(B) -Blue Keeper on the outsides K(R) - Red Keeper in the middle 1) K(B) either side can start with ball K(B) will focus on rolling ball to the closest K(R) middle keeper to them K(R) when they see the K(B) is going to begin to roll, will need to create an angle for support When K(R) in middle receives ball, use proper technique to receive the ball on the ground and once secured and collected. K(R) will now roll back to K(B) who just rolled to him/her. K(B) will focuse on same fundamentals and techinique to collect 2) Once K(B) receives/collects the ball he/she will now use Sling/Overhand throw to K(R) middle furtherst away. K(R) that is furthest away will creat angle opposit of what K(R) who recieved short went to K(R) furtherst away will now focus on being set and Handling the ball either Basket or Contour "W" shape. 3) K(R) furtherst away once collected/secured will roll ball to the other K(R) in middle If you want you can add layer of once he/she recieves he has to return it to K(R) and he has to return back to K(R) who just rolled back and then K(R) has to Sling/Overhand to K(B) who is waiting to recieve ball.. 4)After K(R) reciefves ball and collecs using proper technique they will now use Sling/Overhand throw to K(B) who has been waiting 5) Once K(B) receives the ball and secures using proper handling technique, he/she will begin the process again to the opposite side. Groups can work for 1:30 or less for max work rate
Focus on the following Rolling - making sure is nice/smooth and crisp on the groun Sling/Overhand - you are releasing as your arm is coming down and cupping the ball in your hand Creating angles as you would as a support option Footwork Low ball scooop or K Shape - focuse on securing the ball and keeping eye on it before just standing up to distribute the ball. Very important ball is secured before next step/deicision Want to get as many reps as yo ucan while the pace/intensity is high, but not lose focus on technique/fundamentals Coutour/High Contour - if the throw is too high, make sure you Jump as dealing with a High Ball and Call Keeper to get into habit.
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