Three-height handling with two servers and rolled distribution
20x15 m area with two servers at the top and two 4 m goals at the bottom: each keeper takes three serves (low, midriff and overhead) and then tries to beat the keeper in the opposite goal by rolling the ball along the floor.
Step 1Tres servicios
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Cada servidor lanza raso, al pecho y por encima de la cabeza; el portero bloca y devuelve.
Objective
Warm up handling at the three heights with movement between serves and finish with an accurate rolled distribution, in a competitive format that keeps everyone switched on.
Organisation
20x15 m rectangle. Two servers with balls on the top end and two rows of cones between them forming a channel. Two working keepers in the middle, one facing each server, and two 4 m goals (mini goals or cones) on the bottom end with a static keeper in each.
Development
- 1The server plays a low ball to the working keeper, who scoops it and returns it.
- 2Second serve at midriff height: basket catch with the elbows tucked in and return.
- 3Third serve high, above the head: W catch at the highest point and return; the keeper moves each time to get in line with the ball.
- 4After the third catch the keeper turns and rolls the ball by hand, trying to beat the keeper in the 4 m goal in front of them; that keeper defends the goal.
- 5The two working keepers swap sides by running through the cone channel and repeat facing the other server.
- 6Every 3-4 rounds rotate servers, goal keepers and working keepers. The keeper with most rolled goals wins.
Coaching points4
- Get behind the line of the ball before every catch: feet first, hands second.
- Scoop for the low ball, basket with elbows together for the midriff, W above the head.
- Attack the high ball at its highest point rather than waiting for it.
- The rolled distribution leaves with a straight arm and the ball hugging the ground, aimed at the corner.
Common mistakes3
- Catching the midriff ball with open elbows and letting it rebound.
- Receiving the high ball with bent arms and no jump.
- Rolling a bouncing ball or rolling without looking at the goal.
Variations3
- Server picks the order of the heights without warning.
- Serve with the feet instead of by hand.
- Distribute with a mid-height javelin throw instead of a roll.
Progressions2
- The keeper in the bottom goal may step out to pressure the roll, forcing a quick decision.
- Add a fourth serve, mid-height to the side, that requires a collapse dive.
Regressions2
- Two serves only (low and midriff) for beginners.
- Rolled distribution with no keeper in the bottom goal.
Tips
- Two balls per server so the warm-up never stops.
- Count goals and clean catches to keep the competition alive.