Mid-Air Redirect — Cushion Volley Into Third Player
A three-player aerial combination where the middle player does not bring the ball fully under control. Instead, the player softens the service with a controlled volleyed redirect so the third player can continue the action.
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Organization
Set three stations in a shallow triangle, 10–14m apart. Player A clips the ball toward B. B adjusts feet and redirects the ball first time with the inside of the foot toward C. C receives on the move and returns through the opposite side.
Coaching Points
Read the flight early | Arrive balanced under the ball | Cushion rather than strike the redirect | Angle the foot toward the third player | Third player moves before the aerial contact is made
Progressions
- Add a passive screening defender who changes the available redirect angle.
Regressions
- Allow the middle player one controlling touch before the redirect.
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