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DESCRIPTION

Players in pairs with one ball about 5 metres apart.

COACHING POINTS

  • Ball should be released at chest height.
  • Fingers spread around the ball in W shape.
  • Elbows tucked in (no chicken wings)
  • Transfer weight forward and push the ball.
  • Extend and follow through with arms, wrists and fingers.
  • Path of ball should flat and fast.

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