Complete a pass to another member of your team Each player is marked one on one by an opposing player Player taking possession of the ball becomes the passer in the centre
Use this to practice running off the ball and escaping your marker Lead the pass onto a running player who is moving into space Practice communication between players on the same team to set up for the pass or to intercept
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