Page 25 - Jim Stone Book Beginner

Sample Activity

 Athlete performs shuffle step in four directions
 Right foot forward

 Left foot forward

 Athlete performs a block shuffle step to the right and left
 Shuffle step laterally/forward/backward to receive a toss

 Shuffle step to cones on the court, forward/back/right/left
 Shuffle step to a forearm pass/overhead pass

Checklist

 Head stay level during movement

 Weight is balanced, the center of gravity at
body midline

 Keep feet shoulder-width apart as athlete
moves

 Keep distance moving from 3-6 feet,
generally, the athlete will not move a greater
distance than this when playing; also with
longer distance, the form is compromised.

 Athlete should be proficient with right foot

lead or the left foot lead