Learning to pass Swing pass (Short) Spin pass (Long) Mix and match who is doing the spiral vs swing pass. Catching Eyes on ball at all times Call for pass Fingers spread, Thumbs touching. Pointing towards ball Passing Pass in ONE swing motion. Catch and move down and across body Passing hand carries on in a straight follow through Pass aimed CHEST HEIGHT and IN FRONT of receiver. Achieved in ONE motion while running straight
Is the player comfortable catching and passing off one or both hands? Does the player favour one saide or the other or are they equally proficient. Support Close- Swing Pass- Slow and then speeding up Support Wide- Spiral pass slow and then speeding up
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