01 / KNOW IT
Today’s lesson.
Control a simple setup.
Why it matters
A balanced start makes a delivery easier to repeat.
02 / SET UP
What you need
Place a flat ground marker; no mound or ball is required.
03 / PRACTICE IT
How to do the drill
Set feet in a sport-appropriate stance, find balance for two slow counts, step or move smoothly, stop under control.
ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Calm start.”
04 / PLAY IT
Today's skill-game challenge
Hold balance on 5 of 6 controlled starts.
05 / WATCH FOR IT
One common mistake
Rushing past a balanced position.
Coach it positively: notice effort, a good decision and controlled movement—not just the final result.
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