Players will stand 2m apart. Players will pass the ball, using the teaching points, to their partner. Players will pass the ball accurately to their partner. Teaching Points hold the ball one side with left hand at the front of the ball on one side and the right other hand on the rear on the other side. High elbow and drive through the pass. Point the hands at the target (where you want the ball to go) Catcher should have hands out in 'W' position ready to catch the ball. Players should stand in a ready position with knees bent and shoulders square to their partner.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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