๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Blocking

Time to Practise! ๐Ÿ

Let's turn what you've learned into awesome volleyball skills!

โญ Practise somewhere safe, leave plenty of space, and ask a coach or grown-up to help when needed!

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Exercise 1 โ€” Blocker's Ready Stance

Stand facing a wall like it is the net. Hands up in front of your shoulders, palms forward, knees slightly bent. Hold for 10 seconds.

๐Ÿ” 5 times

๐Ÿงข Coach's Tip: Hands up and ready, always!

Exercise 2 โ€” Side Shuffle and Reach

Shuffle three steps sideways along a line, stop, then reach both arms straight up without jumping. Shuffle back the other way.

๐Ÿ” 6 each direction

๐Ÿงข Coach's Tip: Keep your shoulders square the whole time.

Exercise 3 โ€” Small Block Jumps

From your blocker stance, do a small jump straight up with arms pushing up high, then land softly on both feet with bent knees.

๐Ÿ” 8 jumps, rest in between

๐Ÿงข Coach's Tip: Up straight, down soft. Never land on one foot!

Exercise 4 โ€” Timing Game

A partner holds a ball up high and drops it. Jump and reach so your hands are up at the moment they let go.

๐Ÿ” 8 jumps

๐Ÿงข Coach's Tip: Watch your partner's hands to time it!

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