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Catch and Pass evaluation U11

Best way to evaluate catch and pass U11's
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Rob TCoach, France

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Nige HinkinCoach, Netherlands

For the catch, look for the hands out as a target showing that they are ready to catch a pass.

For the pass, look for the leading hands pass left or right to be pointing at the target head and eyes in the direction of the pass and off the correct foot

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