Resistance Work Drill

Instructions

1. 1P1 sends a long-distance pass across the full court to P2
2. 2P2 returns the ball immediately, maintaining accuracy over the range
3. 3P1 fires the third pass with full trunk rotation to sustain power under fatigue
4. 4P2 sends back a fourth pass, then P1 delivers the fifth to close the set

Coaching Points

• At full court distance, arc the ball slightly — a flat pass over 30 meters drops short
• Rotate the trunk fully before release; long passes require rotation, not just arm extension
• As fatigue builds, technique must stay identical to early reps — sloppy tired throws reinforce bad habits
• The receiver gives a clear hand target so the passer has an accuracy reference across the full court

Common Mistakes

• Throwing flat passes at full court distance, causing them to drop short
• Only using arm extension without full trunk rotation, losing range and accuracy
• Allowing technique to deteriorate as fatigue builds, reinforcing bad habits
• Receiver not providing a clear hand target, leaving the passer without an accuracy reference
• Resting too long between reps instead of maintaining the fatigue stimulus