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Beginner Level 2 - Forearm Pass

As the player becomes proficient at putting the hands together correctly and forming the passing
platform, we want to incorporate several points of emphasis. First, master the ability to redirect the
ball from right to left or left to right. Second, we want to integrate movement into the skill. Third,
making an early commitment to the pass. Verbalizing the intention to pass is an essential habit.
Last, incorporate the vision component by encouraging the athletes to pick up the incoming ball's
trajectory and location as soon as possible. Again, verbalizing what the passer sees, i.e., "short" or
"deep," indicates they are picking up the ball's trajectory and speed.

Sample Activities for Multiple Players

Number Activity Notes

Coach enters a ball to zone 5 or zone 1, Receiving from zone 5 mandates a left to
P14 passer will manage platform to re-direct right redirect. Reception in zone 1
the ball to target area requires a right to left re-direct
Receive a serve from coach, direct the Passer will work on forward, backward
P15 pass to the setter, who will set a LF or RF and lateral movement
target
Coach hits outside the feet of a defender, Use the shuffle step to move behind the
P16
who moves laterally to defend ball

Coach rolls a ball in front of the defender, Defender should use a ―split step‖ to stop
P17 who must run to the ball and play with or continue to run as the situation
forearm pass warrants.

Coach enters a ball off the bounce in the Can have LF or RF as targets orLF or RF
P18 backcourt. Player will use forearm pass to will use 2 or 3 step approaches to jump
direct the ball to LF or RF for attack and set or hit the ball over the net.
Coach hits to the defender, who uses a Emphasis on defending the attack up
P18 forearm pass to self, then sets back to the
coach rather than over the net
Coach hits crosscourt to LF defender, who Focus on directing the ball off the net, as
P19 will use a forearm pass to direct the ball to opposed to over the net, or too tight to
the setter, then 3 step approach to attack the net