Players in pairs. One pair in the middle try and intercept the ball from 4 players around the circle passing the ball. Ball lost outside circle, or ball intercepted, person that lost possesion and their partner go in middle. Pressure on ball. Low left hand. Channel pass in direction of partner. Ask players what ensures keeping possesion? Ans: speed of decision and speed of pass. Sticks down ready to receive.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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