Defend a controlled ball high
Keep the first defensive contact playable.
NOMVEX proposal · adapt with your coachSetup & sequence
A feeds gently, B defends, C is a high catching target.
- B prepares before A releases a gentle feed.
- B moves and sends the rebound high towards C.
- C catches and returns the ball; record playable contacts.
Real reference photo & licence
Before you start
Ready stance and a basic platform; no diving.
2–4 players per station. With four, the player without a ball observes one cue or rehearses footwork in clear space; rotate every five attempts. For 12 players: three groups of four, provided lanes remain separated.
Starting dose
2 rounds of 10 easy balls; rotate every 5.
This volume is a teaching starting point, not an individual prescription.Observe & correct
Cue: Read early; give the next player time with height.
Error → correction: A feeds too hard: replace hits with easy tosses.
Observable outcome: Count balls the target can reach without a dive.
Adapt to the group
Easier: Keep feeds central and predictable.
Harder: Feed a little to either side, without increasing force.
Alternative setup: With two players, return the ball high to A.
From this exercise to your practice
Original card, published 25 September 2026. Progression reference below; the cited organizations have not endorsed this card. Independent technical review pending.
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