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Objective: To receive the ball from the left, letting it across the body to open up and pass to the right with control.
Purpose: Being able to let the ball come across the body opens up more passing options and can be a great way to eliminate with one touch.
Structure: Groups of 3
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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