Players run forward and pass to next player Once the ball reaches the 3rd player, the players round the 2nd cone and return When the 1st group returns, the 2nd group begins their run Players must watch the ball and players running in their channel
PASS: hold the ball in two hands prop on their inside leg turn side on to the defence to face the supporting receiver identify the âtargetâ area - chest height in front of the receiver keeping the ball up between waist and chest area move the ball quickly across their body by swinging their arms use their chest, shoulders, elbows and wrists to control the speed and flight of the ball as it is released follow through with their hands in the direction of the pass with fingers pointing to the target after release RECEIVE: move forward onto the ball to make the catch extend their arms - reaching towards the passer giving a target to aim at (looking to catch the ball early) keep their hands up ready with fingers spread (thumbs close together) watch the ball all the way into their hands until certain all fingers and thumbs are in contact with the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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