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Rebounding/Banking Skill Progression

Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often
Collect ball from back of court and stand correctly back from the foul line
Align themselves correctly to deliver the appropriate shot.
Prepare to deliver the bocce ball from the correct starting stance
Hold the bocce ball correctly
Step forward using appropriate forward leg movement
Stand with forward foot appropriately spread
Stand with feet appropriately spaced to give a balanced base
Use correct back arm swing at appropriate time of stepping forward
Use correct force to deliver a "banking/rebounding" shot
Use correct forward arm swing at appropriate time of stepping forward
Use correct release of ball from hand
Maintain correct wrist posture once bocce ball has left their hand
Use correct follow-through with full arm extension following release of bocce
Minimize head movement throughout drill
       
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