Each group splits in half and are stood in 2âs opposite each other behind a cone as in diagram below. On pupils whistle pupil 1 runs with ball to other side and places it at the feet of 2. 2 picks up and runs to other side and places ball at feet of 3. 3 picks up and runs to other side and places ball at feet of 4. Continuous drill.
- Hold ball with 2 hands - Spread fingers out - Run with head up
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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