Start with one ball. Sequence: P1 passes into middle player P5 P5 passes left to P2 P2 passes right to P3 P3 passes into middle player P5 P5 passes left to P4 P4 Passes right to P1 Progressions: Speed up gradually. Add in a second ball (from P3)
Static passing drill to develop core passing technique. Keep spare balls at P1 + P3 positions. Switch P5 occasionally Focus on: stance - grip - knees bent - back straight
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This practice has no progressions
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