
Each player gets a partner and lines up on one of the cones facing each other. The players then perform a chest pass and bounce pass to each other. Add in a competition to complete most passes in 1 minute to motivate class
Keep eyes on passer when completing the pass Make sure fingers are spread over the ball to generate more power For bounce pass look to aim pass around 2/3 away from your partner when passing and complete same arm extension as the chest pass
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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