
4 Players on a side that needs to pass the ball quickly and avoid the yellow poles in the middle that acts as defenders. They have to communicate the calls (short, flat, drift & switch) before receiving the ball
Standing position - hips to the ball Hands out to the ball Catch and pass quickly Receiver calls for the ball Communication all around
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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