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Hello. I'm coaching an U8s side and looking for any?

Hello. I'm coaching an U8s side and looking for any games/fun drills that condition players to a) Pass before the tag b) Pass while running c) Support team mates . Cheers!!

Harry WoollerCoach, Wales

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Ryan

Have a look at our drills section!

There's lots there!

Simon

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