OBJECTIVE:

Accurate timing of jump and support.

EQUIPMENT:

One ball per two groups.

GROUP SIZE:

Six.

AREA:

Small.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. Have two units of jumper and support players facing each other.
2. Time their jumps to the other group's throw and guide the ball back to an exact position from the top.
3. This continues back and forth from each group.

COACHING POINTS:

• Accurate timing is imperative.
• Accurate throw.
• Communication with support players (Lifters).

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

Have just one player throwing the ball, not a whole group (hooker).