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Netball: Catching a bad pass

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Working in pairs with 1 ball.

Players pass the ball between them -one player is passing accurately and the other is throwing balls slightly wide and high for the other player to stretch and catch - without moving their feet where possible.

COACHING POINTS

Control the ball with 1 hand and then pull it into your chest with both hands.

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