Set up:
One ball, two lines opposite each other.
A basic drill that gets players to pass and then react. Changing from attack to defence or attack to follow up on the next pass.
Puts pressure on the passer to get rid of the ball quickly.
Once a ball is passed, players learn to drive, whether it be for the next pass or to pick up defense.
Common errors:
Pass delivered too low and driver receive the pass. The pass is intended to go overhead to the opposite receiver in line. Driver is encouraged to keep running towards passer and not stop midway.
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