Players go in pairs starting as shown in diagram The run and pass as they go, going up one side and down the other
Aim is to pass backwards, ask the kids how they can make sure this happens? Answer should be person with the ball runs ahead, person who has just passed, slows down to get behind the person with the ball. Still aim for belly, hands ready
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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