Distribute balls around the area. Players jog around and jump over the balls waiting for coaches command. Rivers now find a ball and gently pass under the bridges Bridges find a ball, dribble up to a river, leapfrog and retrieve their ball. After time expires players leave the balls and continue jogging and jumping.
Progress to all players free dribbling around the space as they wait for coaches command Encourage players to pass the ball GENTLY under bridges to avoid injuries After a few rounds have players switch rolls.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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