Players work individually with 1 ball per player. Players familirise themselves with the ball by performing these activities a given number of times 1. Pass around the head 2. Pass around the waist 3. Pass around the knees 4. Pass around the ankles 5. Pass in figure 8 through the legs 6. Throw into the air, taking 1 step forward and catching behind the back 7. Pass between the legs, leaving the ball in 1 place and changing hands from left at the front, right at back, to left at the back,right at the front. 8. Running down the field passing the ball through the legs ACTIVITY VARIATION Close the eyes Perform activities on the run Use medicine balls
Spread the fingers Ball in both hands for maximum control Ball control is more important than running speed
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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