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Receive and return to the free player

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There are five players on the outside of the circle, with three balls between them, and two players inside the circle. The players inside the circle have to move around the circle quickly, calling for the ball. When they receive the pass they need to pass to a player without a ball (not the same player who passed to them originally).

Receive and return to the free player

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Mikaela Player, Australia

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Mikaela,

The "Receive and return to the free player" drill focuses on enhancing players' ability to move quickly, call for the ball, and pass accurately. In this drill, five players are positioned outside a circle with three balls among them, while two players move inside the circle. The inside players must move swiftly, call for the ball, and upon receiving it, pass to a player without a ball, ensuring it's not the same player who passed to them originally.

If you want to explore this drill further, you can find more details 1 here.

I hope this helps,

Cam

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