PASSING FOOTWORK on the Beach | Executing a Star Drill with April Ross and Ella Connor

Proper footwork can train an athlete’s body to respond quickly and effectively to changing situations on the beach volleyball court. In this “from the vault” video (2021), April Ross, 3x Olympian for the U.S. Beach National Team, and NTDP Athlete Ella Connor are mic’d up during an NTDP Training Series event. Ross leads athletes through a star drill, to practice footwork, and provides feedback and adaptations to the drill for coaches. 00:00 - Meet Olympian April Ross 01:12 - April's Career Highlight 01:54 - Introducing the Star Drill 02:20 - Footwork Breakdown 03:25 - Putting the Drill into Action 04:05 - Coaching Cues & Refinements