Players work with a ball each and pass the ball against the wall so that the wall bounce passes the ball back to you.
Repeat.
Start with the ball close to your chest (fingers should be spread around the ball).
Step into the pass and extend your arms as you push the ball towards your team-mate.
Look at the receiver as you make the pass (not at the ball).
Finally remeber to straighten your wrists and follow through (the pass will go where your fingers are pointing).
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