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Blocking: Stay Low and Go by Tod Mattox

Blocking Drill During one Bishop’s High School practice, coach Tod Mattox works with the younger middle blockers on closing more efficiently to the outside blocker. His senior middle, Gretchen Cash, is very good at blocking, but the younger middles are still bending their knees and going down before their jump. That wastes time and often …

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Two Touch Defensive Pursuit Drill Jen Derjald

The Two Touch Defensive Pursuit Drill

If you’re sick of answering, “Was that ball mine?”, consider running this defensive pursuit drill that works on communication, anticipation and teamwork. Jen Dejarld, coach at Mother McAuley High School, uses this drill weekly with her team and provides tips for implementation in this video. To set up this drill, 2 players split the court …

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