Drill 4 This is a game scenario drill. The WA, WD players and GD, GA players are confined to a square set by the blue markers. The GA, GS players are confined ot the D. The pass goes from center, and the WA, WD, GA, GD players have to move to find space within the set squares. . Once the center pass has been made, the centers can move down court to assist in the passing of the ball into the goal circle. It is supposed to cbe completed close to or at game speed (75%-100%) effort.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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