Players line up along line of ones, opposite another player. The ball is passed back and forward between the two players. Players stand side on to target (passing to the right, or to the left). After some time (coach dependant) swith sides (pass to the left, or to the right).
- Feet apart - Standing side on to target - Power coming from core and arms
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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