Receiving Under Pressure

Objective

• -Protect and turn with a defender close
• -Use the body to shield the ball
• -Play out of pressure with one pass

Setup

1. 1Square with servers on two sides.
2. 2One receiver and one defender inside.
3. 3Balls with each server.

How to play

1. 1Server plays in, the receiver must turn or set back under pressure.
2. 2Defender starts passive, then becomes fully live.
3. 3Swap after 60 seconds.

Progressions

• +Two defenders
• +One-touch set-back only

Regressions

• -Passive defender
• -Larger receiving area

Variations

• -Add a target goal after the turn
• -Rotate three receivers continuously

Common mistakes

• -Trying to turn into the defender every time
• -Weak body position, easily nudged off
• -Touch too heavy under pressure