
This is to improve passing from different ranges/lengths.
Start at 3, run the yellow line and pop to hit the agility pole, run back to 3. Run red line, looking for a nice flat pass to agility pole, run back to 3. Run blue line, longer flat pass to agility pole and. back to 3. Keep this going for multiple repetitions and make sure to practice with both hands! Key Coaching Points 1) Hands on fat part of ball 2) High elbow with the arm that is prominent in the pass 3) Point your arms at the target after pass
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