
- Stduents line up in a zig-zag formation - Students pass the ball in a zig-zig from one end to the other - Each team competes to finish as fast as possible - If able, add a second ball that starts at the same end and begins after 3 passes have been completed
Chest pass - âWâ shaped hands - Elbows out to each side - Step forward - Push the ball from your chest Bounce pass - âWâ shaped hands - Elbows out to each side - Step forward - Push the ball from your chest Shoulder pass - Two hands on the ball - Step forward - Push the from your shoulder
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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