2 Sets of 4-5 players stand side by side about 0.5m apart. Each team has 4 balls. When the coach shouts Go! the players pass the four balls one at a time along the line, when the last ball gets to the end the end player raises their hand. You can progress to over head or under leg.
Teamwork Communication Hands up and watching to receive the ball. Move ball across the body smoothly and an accurate pass to the next player.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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