1 player each at the orange cones with a ball each. Rest of the players line up behind the green cone. First player in line drives hard and strong towards the top cone. They receive a quick straight ball and return this to the cone player immediately. They then clear out whilst facing the cone, opening up to the drill and drive forward through to the left orange cone - making sure to clear and wait for the next straight drive player to drive through so they can go after them. They clear again opening to the court after receiving a ball from the second cone and returning it immeditately. Again they wait so they don't run into another player, driving through when it is clear and receiving a ball from the last cone and returning it back to that cone player. Lastly, they clear out opening to the drill and return to the back of the line. Players continue the drill with precise timing to avoid making contact with any othe players.
- Timing is everything so you avoid collisions - Drives should be strong and to the player with the ball - To begin with, all balls should be straight and fairly quick. - Clears should always open out to the court and should be wide enough to be able to get out of the way of the next driving player
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This practice has no progressions
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