Players catch and pass starting from a flat line
The ball is passed after each player goes through their cones The ball is caught before the player goes through their cones The players must judge when to run on to the pass and use good catch & pass techniques to ensure the ball moves quickly across the grid A second passing phase can be added after the last player goes through their cones Players must maintain 3m spacing at all times.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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