Cones set up in a diamond formation. Equal groups on each cone. Start with just 2 balls, and players run to the opposite cone where they will either pass to the player, place the ball on the ground infront or pop the ball for the opposite player to run on to.
Ball in 2 hands Looking up to see where they are going and to dodge any obstacles (players) in way. Listen to coach instruction. Sympathetic passing to give optimum chance of team mate getting the ball and not dropping/knocking on.
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