
Players work in 3 groups of 5-6 players in a 10m X 22m channel. Group A and B line up facing each other approximately 10m apart with individual players approximately 5m apart. Each player in group A has a ball. The 1st player of group C jogs down between groups A and B recieving passes from the A players and passin them to the B players. With the the balls now with the B players the next player in group C makes a pass from group B to A. The frequency with which the players in group C run depends on the player's passing skills. ACTIVITY VARIATIONS Spread out the players in groups A and B if the players need more time. Stand these players closer together if the players need less time. Have 2 group C players run at the same time.
Ball in both hands Pass in front of the reciever Reach to recieve the pass Pass the ball immediately
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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