CATEGORIES
PAIR PASSING – WALL
Learning Intention
Physical Skills:
Movement, reaction, passing and catching
Physical Fitness: General endurance, speed, agility and balance
Knowledge/Understanding: Timing
Social: Working together, enjoyment, communication and participation
When to Use
Whole group activity, small group or pairs training
Activity
Pairs standing side by side 3m away from a wall with one ball
1. Workers pass off the wall and move left, other worker moves left to catch, then both work to the right, keep this pattern going for 20 passes as a pair
2. Workers pass off the wall and move back, other worker moves forward to catch, keep this pattern going for 20 passes as a pair
3. Worker passes ball hard into the crease where the wall and floor meet to create a reaction pass the other worker collects, change roles and keep this pattern going for 20 passes
Pairs one worker standing 1 m facing wall the other standing 3 m from wall behind them
1. Back worker passes the ball hard off the wall for close worker to react to and catch – 10 each
2. Add as the front person takes and turns to back worker on a lead down the court
Variation
Number of passes and work rate depending on age
Challenge players by adjusting how close they are to the wall
Coaching Points
Use of correct technique for chest and shoulder passes
Ensure hands are ready and a strong 2 hand take of the ball
Players need to use short, sharp footwork movement to get to the b all, rather than reaching for it
This project has received support from the Sunshine Coast Councils Sports Industry Development grant that was awarded through the Australian and Queensland Governments under the 2019 Queensland Bushfires Local Economic Recovery Program. The Program was established to support projects that contribute to the economic and/or social recovery of the communities most heavily impacted by the Queensland Bushfires, and reduces the impact of future events on the community.
