Set up a sqaure with a minimum of 1 player per cone 1 ball needed. 1st ball carrier runs out passes back to 2nd man running on to the ball who then pops it up to opposite man.
Running: Keep square, run in a straight line and at pace. Don't fall off the pass. Focus on pass/catch technique: - wide spread fingers across the ball 2 hands - high elbows - pistols: poiting your pistols to the catchers targets - Hands up ready to catch forming a W's for Wales or Winners
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