2 Feeders, 1 Worker, 1 Ball Feeders face each other about 5 meters apart,Worker stands off to one side Worker drives out on 45 degree angle past 1st feeder, catching ball, landing on outside foot, pivots on outside foot then passes to 2nd Feeder Worker then drives back on 45 degree angle pass 2nd Feeder to take next pass Work for 10 Passes then swap over players Repeat Worker coming from other side
Players should first focus on landing in a controlled manner, and being steady and balanced before they attempt to pass. Passes should be shoulder passes
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