Blocking a ball overhead:

  

 

 
 

1.     Adopt ready position then progress to lifting position.

2.     Hurl is extended overhead and weaker hand slides down the handle of the hurl to  meet the stronger hand at the top of the handle.

3.     Note position of hand and thumbs.

4.     Eyes on the ball at all times.

5.     Relax grip to deaden the ball on impact. As it hits the bas of the hurl, allow it to fall at feet.

6.     If  necessary, jump to meet higher ball.

7.     Pupils practise this with an imaginary ball.

8.     Throw the ball overhead and block it

Points to note:

Difficulty controlling the hurl or missing block continuously:

·        Hold hurl short.

·        Return to full hurl length as soon as possible.

 

Practise skill:

Stand 3m. from a wall or from a partner. Partner palms the ball or it rebounds when struck against the wall to pass overhead. Block the ball ten times successfully.

 

 

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