PURPOSE: Review of checkpoints for proper blocking position.
SPACE NEEDED: 5 feet
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Glove, mirror
NO. PERSONS REQUIRED: You
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
1. Proper body position - glove in crotch, throwing arm outside of body with hand on hip, waist slightly bent forward and shoulders bowed.
2. Quickness.
EXECUTION:
1. In front of a mirror, without looking in the mirror, assume proper blocking position.
2. After you have the positioin, check in the mirror for proper mechanics.
PURPOSE: Review of checkpoints for blocking position.
SPACE NEEDED: 5-10 feet
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Glove, tennis balls, mask, mirror
NO. PERSONS REQUIRED: You and a partner
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
1. Proper body position - glove in crotch, throwing arm outside of body with hand on hip, waist slightly bent forward and shoulders bowed.
2. Quickness.
EXECUTION:
1. Have a partner throw tennis balls sidearmed to make the balls skip and not really bounce.
2. Start blocking with balls in front of the plate and then move side to side.
3. At first, freeze after each block to check for position.
4. After each position is checked, start popping your feet as quickly as possible after you block. Partner should start throwing three or four tennis balls in rapid succession. Freeze on the last one to check your position.