Digger waits in the correct defense posture for the fast moving ball and moves out of position for the slow moving ball. This drill should help to train reflexes and reaction times. It can be combined with other digging drills to complete the defensive portion of a practice. Feet wide apart, hands in front and palms to the ceiling. Feet should be at least shoulder width apart.
Position is low and balanced with feet pointing straight ahead.
Arms and shoulders are relaxed. Shoulders are forward and hips are back. Hands ahead of head. Head ahead of shoulders, shoulders ahead of knees, knees ahead of feet. Hands are inside of knees and knees are inside of feet.