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I'm starting coaching under 14 what are best drills?

I'm starting coaching under 14 what are best drills to start ?

mario smedileCoach, Italy

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James ALLENPlayer, England

Lots of ball work including fun games, like rugby netball. Move on to 'Hampshire' grid.......4 cones approx 6-10metres apart in a square, then units of players line passing, switching, miss moves etc. Integrated into this can be pop passes to the next unit

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