
Developing fitness disquised with a ball. 4 Players per setup. 2 Balls 2 sets of gates 25 yrds apart in line with each other.
1. Players at either end start with ball, both players set off at the same time. 2. RWTB in a Straight line toward the gate at the other end of session 25yrd between gates. 3. Once on line a pass is played through the gate. 4. Player goes the other direction. 5. Repeat for a time limit.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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