
Requires a maximum of 3 players. The player on the white cones makes runs between the two white cones to play a bounce pass to each player on the red cones
Movement needs to be quick enough to get to the cone ready for the pass, but not too quick that they are standing waiting. Players on the red cone need to make in and out movements so they are not standing still
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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