Page 45 - Jim Stone Book Beginner

Checklist

 Verbally calls the ball in advance of moving to pass

 Commits to the pass with positive and assertive
body language by moving quickly to get the body
behind the ball and contact the ball at waist level
 Can communicate effectively with teammates by
calling "mine" in advance of moving to the ball

 Can effectively track the ball and move efficiently in
advance of passing in medium posture
 Use of shuffle step to face the ball

 Correctly forms passing platform with no extra
movements

 Thumbs together and parallel
 Arms at full extension with elbows locked

 Check posture and balance

 Feet spread shoulder-width apart, weight
balanced equally on both feet
 Head stays level while moving

 Passer remains in medium posture, before,
during, and after the pass

 Can redirect the ball to the target area
 Can angle the platform to the target area

 Can pass from any area of the court

 Can redirect the ball from left to right; right to left
 Pass ball tossed over the net straight ahead to a
target

 Hold finish for one second to check platform
integrity and body balance
 Incorporate statistics to check the progress on
reception accuracy from live serve