Beginning stage of passing and catching - movement skill of object controlling -use large soft balls for beginning phase
Skill criteria to remember -Feet move to place body in line with the ball -Eyes focused on ball -Hands reach out to meet the ball -Fingers soft and slightly cupped -Hand and finger closure well timed -Elbows bend to absorb impact Verbal cues of -eyes on the ball, soft fingers, reach to the ball, make a net
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