Each player will get 1 minute in the middle. The middle player will post up from behind the cones and then work their feet so that they can receive a ball from the end player. Players should look to not lose momentum and not break stride. Receive and play a pass to the end player. The player in the middle re-sets
Players should always see the ball Let the ball come across their body Eyes up, connect with the far player Why this receive instead of another?
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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