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Volleyball: Sit on the ball

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This fun warm up sees players working in pairs 3-4 meters apart.

To start the game the first player rolls the ball to their partner who lets the ball go between their legs before trying to stop the ball by sitting on top of it.

Drill continues in this way.

COACHING POINTS

This drill is a fun way for players to warm up and stretch (bending down) as well as honing their general coordination.

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Side Shifting:

Hold the ball in the palm of your hand and stand in a good ready position.

Using your bodyweight and movement side-step taking the ball with you, letting it bounce, catching the ball with the other hand and changing direction (don't throw the ball, use the whole body movement to move the ball side-side).

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Throw and Catch:

Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down, lay down on the floor and catch the ball.

When you have caught the ball, throw it up in the air, get up and catch it (when laying down be aware as to not bang head on the floor).

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Toe Tapping:

Both players stand with their arms straight and hands on the shoulders of their playing partner. The aim of the game is to lightly touch the top of your partner's foot with your foot.

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Dig Volley Roll Warm Up:

Volley the ball to your partner who digs the ball to themselves then volleys the ball back to you, whilst they are doing that you do a dive, roll or something else then they do the same as you dig and volley. Do this for a set time or number of good contacts.

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