Monday, April 11, 2011

Behind the Back drill

Off the Wall

Throw the ball off the wall and catch it and repeat.

High repetitions will increase accuracy and speed.

Bounce Pass Drill

Off the wall.

Bounce the ball on the ground towards the wall and then catch it and repeat.

High repetitions, will increase mechanics and performance.

Accuracy and speed will increase.

Chest Pass Drill

Bench press.

Light weight, high repetitions.  Will increase strength in your chest pass.  Speed and distance will be improved.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Behind the back pass Video


Start in a sideways stance with your non-dominant hand towards your partner.  Swing the ball behind your back and towards your partner and keep it a chest height. Your arm should make a Translation around your back and the ball should travel in a rectilinear motion.  

Behind the back pass Stance

Novice
Ball is held at waist height and standing with your non-dominant hand facing your partner.  


Expert

Behind the back pass Prep

Novice
Step with the non-dominant leg with a dorsiflexion of the non-dominant foot and prepare for movement. 
Expert

Behind the back pass Movement

Novice
Swing the ball around your back towards your partner and raise your dominant leg onto your toes causing plantar flexion.
Expert