Warm up using the entire half with no structure running
Half the players will have a ball and the other half will not. The aim is to run around the turf in no particular structure passing to players who do not have the ball and receiving balls from someone with the ball Communication, movement on and off the ball and good vision during this warm up are crucial. Helps players get to know other players names.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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