Set up in groups of 3 with 1 ball Player 1 throws to Player 2 Player 2 touches the ball to Player 3 Player 3 catches and throws to Player 1 Progress Use different parts of the body (chest, thigh, flick from foot etc) - look for clever touches (skill) Both feet off the Ground Get all groups to spread out in 1 big square Play 3V1 so have to get touch past player DEVELOP INTO A SSG Only way team can score is with Head/Volley
Adjust feet and body position Vary the speed of the throw (slow and fast) Mix up types of throw (low, high, side, spin etc) What part of the foot are the using What part of the body COULD they use 3 S' - Different Surface - Different Service - Different Supply
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