Drill

Instructions

1. 1Set up in a low, balanced ready position with weight on the balls of the feet.
2. 2React to a rolled or hit ball the instant it leaves the coach's hand.
3. 3Check that the first move is a shuffle toward the ball, not a false step back.
4. 4Track reps where the athlete was caught flat-footed or standing tall.

What to focus on

Being loaded and moving on first contact instead of reacting late.

Common mistake

Standing tall or taking a false step before moving to the ball.