
Blue F starts with a pass to Blue D Blue A leads down, around Blue cone and back up to Black Cones Blue D pass to Blue A Blue A does elemination skills on Black cones, advances into D and takes a shot Progression Add a defender Red D and take away black cones
Make sure passes are hard and accurate Receive with vision and open hips+body Receive towards where they want to pass Communicate clear and loud Blue A has to show where he/she wants the ball PS. Smart running to preserve energy (Practice like you play)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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