Three players (A, B & C) stand 4m apart in a triangle formation. Other players samd 4m away from and in line with player A A passes ball to B then moves to take B's place B passes ball to C then moves to take C's place C passes to next player in line who has taken A's spot then moves to end of the line
Fast accurate passes Spead of passes and movement Player needs to be upright before passing then driving to next position. Vary Pass types and speed
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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