Split group into teams of approx. 5 or 6. Players are to line up on cones approx. 2m apart as shown in diagram Aim of ther game is to get all of the balls from one end of the line to the other by passing them. Team wins by doing it the quickest. Play multiple games, passing down the line both ways so passing on both sides is practiced.
Pass to belly (pointing hands/guns to the belly when releasing the ball - no rainbow passes) hands ready to catch always look at the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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