The Women s team calls them Pele s after the Brazilian star who also did them every single practice session. Receive with top of the foot, play back with the inside Receive with the inside of the foot, play back with the inside Receive with the outside of the foot, play back with the inside Play one touch with the laces back to the server Play one touch with inside of foot back to the server Receive with the thigh, second touch foot back to the server Receive with the stomach, second touch foot back to the server Receive with the chest, second touch foot back to the server Coaching Points Stress technical excellence. There is no pressure. Ball must be served correctly and played directly back to server Stress the non-dominant foot Switch server and passer every 60 seconds Work at high intensity This type of drill can also be done on the move. Have the players go end line to end line with one serving and the other making crisp, sharp return passes.
Players switch roles at the other end line and then return.
The player in the middle shuttles between the two sets of cones. This is a high intensity drill. Switch the center player often. The end players do not serve the ball with their hands unless it is necessary to serve the ball to the chest, thigh etc. Use the same sequence as the previous drill.