Players have to touch the floor with both hands before underhand passing the ball to their partner.
Have your players bent their knees before each attempt to underhand pass?
This drill helps improve body position and balance while underhand passing the ball.Too easy? If players reach a rally of 20 passes challenge the receiving partner to also touch the floor and underhand pass the ball.
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