
Red Player begins at white cone and drives towards any cone. When she reaches the other cone, she has to pivot (with her outside foot) and drive towards the middle where the Blue Player will pass her a ball. The Blue Player is expected to pass in front of the Red Player (into her space) The Red Player is expected to stretch her arms, ask for the ball, and show where she wants it. Also to adhere to the stepping rule.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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