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Competing for the ball

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The feeder starts the drill by throwing the ball up for both players to compete for and try to gain control of the ball. Repeat and rotate roles after 5 passes.

Competing for the ball

DESCRIPTION

The feeder starts the drill by throwing the ball up for both players to compete for and try to gain control of the ball. Repeat and rotate roles after 5 passes.

holly thompsonCoach, England

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Holly, for the "Competing for the Ball" drill, a suggested progression is to add a variation where the player who doesn't gain control of the ball must drop off three feet and attempt to block the return pass to the feeder. This progression adds an additional defensive element to the drill, encouraging players to quickly transition from offense to defense.

You can find more details about this drill here: 1 Competing for the Ball.

If you need further assistance or more drills, feel free to ask!

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