Eyes on the Ball
Check for pressure before putting eyes back on the ball to ensure proper timing to control it
Body in line with the ball
This allows the player to kill the ball dead, or turn their body to take the ball into space
Lean back
Added cushion for the ball to ensure it doesn't bounce away from the player
Arms out for balance
For young players, being struck by the ball on the chest is an unfamiliar experience. This helps them have success
Knees slightly bent to cushion the ball
This also puts players in a position to accelerate away from pressure should they need to