Needed? Goal, 6 Players, Balls, 6 cones How? BLUE: Two players start at different cone. Player with ball passes to open player, who passes it back into space down the line. Player then receives and passes it back again, to player at P-spot. Player scores. RED: Simple pass-pass-shoot. Try forehand and backhand hits. YELLOW: Same as BlUE but going the opposite direction. Player at the post tries to trap and flick, or direct the ball into the cage.
Quick and simple passing Focus on correct running into the right space Be sure to go station by station, so no one hits each other! Accurate shooting over power Stay low on redirects and tips Advanced: Have all passes and shits be one touch only. Increase the distance between passes and add in more speed.
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