Volleyballexercise: running figure eights in threes

Suitable for the following techniques: passing , warming-up , condition

Running figure eights in threes

Execution
  • Form groups of three and give each group one ball.
  • The player in the middle continuously runs a figure eight.
  • Each time the player in the middle arrives back, a ball is thrown.
Details
  • Player A throws or plays the ball overhead to Player B in the middle.
  • Player B plays the ball back underhand to Player A and then runs a loop around Player A until they are back in the middle.
  • Meanwhile, Player A plays the ball overhead to Player C.
  • Player C plays the ball overhead back to Player B.
  • Player B plays the ball back underhand to Player C and then runs a loop around Player C until they are back in the middle.
  • Repeat this cycle.
  • After 2-3 minutes, switch the player in the middle.
Variation
  • To make it easier, Players A and C can also throw the ball instead of playing it overhead.
  • Both underhand and overhead throwing and catching are allowed.
  • To practice standing still while playing or throwing, Player B can throw and catch underhand.
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Features of the exercise

3
15
Materials Needed:
1
Suitable for following levels:
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U21
U22
Seniors