Lay out a 3 x 3 grid using throwdowns or tape. Split players into 2 teams. Different colour balls for each team. Player at the front of each line runs into the grid, second player passes to them. Receiving player must play or stop the ball in their chosen square. Rules like noughts and crosses, idea is to make a line of 3. Only 1 ball per square.
Pass receiving and ball control must become automatic to allow for dcsision making to take precedence. Start with each teams taking turns then increase competition element by making each turn a race. First player to get the ball into their chosen square, keeps it. Other player must play a different square. Next player goes when last one returns
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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