Have feeders staggered down the court on alternate sides. The feeders all hold a ball. The working player makes their way down the court receiving a ball from each feeder in turn, running onto the ball and landing balanced, before giving a strong return pass and moving onto the next feeder. Swap over feeders and working players. Progression: This time the working players have a ball which they need to take down the court working through the feeders. MA players can move onto Around the World drill
Feet under body at all times Running onto ball until it is secured in hands Land balanced and adhering to footwork rule No lunging
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