Part 1: Players start in two lines at the transverse line. Player 1 drives hard to the top of the circle. Player 2 passes out in front for player 1 to land on the circle, and then drives to the pocket. Part 2: As above, with players adding in a prelim towards the sideline before driving to the circle.
Timing of the pass Passing out in front Strong drives to hit the circle Catch and balance
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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