1. Player passes in and back out (1-2 pass) 2. Passes to player who receives on reverse. 3. Passes to player on baseline (receives on either forestick or reverse depending on skill level) 4. Dribbles zig-zag through cones (jinks, drags, freestyle). 5. Passes a 90 degree pass back to player who originally received the 1-2 pass.
1. Keeping head down upon reverse pass. 2. Footwork and preparation when receiving reverse pass. 3. If skill level higher, increase speed of passes or add in bouncy pass.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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