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1 Ball, 2 players face each other. Both players pass the ball straight alternating between left and right hand (with hand at shoulder height)


Progression
2 Balls, 2 Players face each other. Both players pass the balls straight and at the same time.

COACHING POINTS

  • Spread fingers.
  • Use feet to maintain a balanced position.

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    One handed passing:

  • Stand about 2 metres apart.
  • In pairs with one ball between two.
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    Progressions
  • Change the height of the ball (e.g from shoulder to waist)
  • Add movement - forwards/backwards/sideways. Move as a pair.
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    One Handed Pass and Catch:

    One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.

    Both players are catching and throwing the ball with one hand and at shoulder height.

    Warm ups
    Catching Overhead | Ball skills

    Catching Overhead:

    Pass the ball quickly from one hand to the other, at about shoulder height.
    Try both static and moving.

    Vary level at which you pass the ball - from ankle height to full stretch above your head.

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