The athlete begins seated on the floor, legs extended, with the coach positioned at the feet of the athlete in a split stance.
The coach initiates the movement by tossing the ball just above the head of the athlete.
The athlete’s trunk loads eccentrically while lowering completely to the ground with the ball overhead.
The athlete taps the ball on the ground before sitting up while throwing the ball with velocity aiming for the coach’s chest.
The sit-up is initiated with a throwing action of the arms followed by flexion of the trunk.