One-Handed Pickup and Return Drill
Partners practice professional one-handed ball collection with quick underarm returns from low positions
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About This Activity
Partners practice professional one-handed ball collection with quick underarm returns from low positions
Quick Info
moderate
16
15m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
8-15 (one per pair)
Traffic cones
16-30 (two per pair)
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Striking & Fielding
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Catching
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Discipline
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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