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Wall Deflection Pass

Unpredictable rebounds off a wall sharpen reading and reaction speed.

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8 minutes 212 playersAdvanced

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Learn to read a ball coming off an unpredictable angle.

01

Set it up

  1. The passer faces away from a wall, about 10 feet out.
  2. A partner stands beside them with a ball.
02

Run the drill

  1. The partner throws the ball off the wall at a random angle.
  2. The passer reads the rebound and passes it back.
  3. Complete 10 controlled passes, then switch.
03

What to say

  • Eyes on the ball off the wall.
  • React with your feet first.
  • Keep your platform out in front.
04

How to score it

10 controlled passes.

05

Make it harder

  1. Partner throws harder and lower so the reads get faster.