Warm up game focussing on improving communication, movement on and off the ball and passing
Split team into two teams. Within the playing area, each team has their own ball and they have to pass to their own team mates within the square whilst moving off the ball and leading. Focus's: Communication - Visual and verbal Movement on the ball- receive with body movement Change of direction/pace when receiving the ball Leading and calling.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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