Players should not pass the second ball too early, all about timing All players must get their hands out to receive and not let the passes come to their chests Passes should be made to the target (tv set) After catching and passing, players must immediately focus on the second ball Balls should not be slapped back. They must be caught before returning
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This practice has no progressions
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