Aerial Knock-Down Triangle — Cushion, Set, Play Forward
A three-player aerial combination where the first receiver cushions a lofted service down into a supporting player's path before the third action is played forward.
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Organization
Set triangles 12–16m apart. Player A clips an aerial pass into B. B cushions the ball with chest, thigh or foot into the path of C, who plays forward to the next triangle. Rotate A-B-C roles continuously.
Coaching Points
Get under the flight early | Cushion rather than stop the ball dead | Knock down into the support player's path | Support player arrives underneath the drop | Third action should move forward with tempo
Progressions
- Add a defender behind the receiving player who can challenge after the first aerial contact.
Regressions
- Use hand-served aerial balls from shorter distance and allow the support player two touches.
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