Player A passes to player D through the gate. Once the players obtain 10 passes in a row through the gate accurately, they may narrow the gate in order to increase the difficulty of the drill.
Focus on grip - left hand at the top and hands apart. Body low to the ground for receiving.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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