4 corners of a 10x10 grid, each with even number of players, min 8 per grid, max 16 per grid. Players run diagonally across the grid delivering pop passes to their opposite team mates then joining the back of the queue.
Good ball handling, getting used to carrying and catching the ball. Awareness of surrounding players, dodging runners from the alternate queue. Presenting a target and asking for the ball when receiving
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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