Here we have the group work in pairs and pass to one another. after a pass the players must back pedal around the cone and come and catch on a jump stop working on footwork and hand targets. bounce, chest and overhead passes will be used.
We really want them to focus on their footwork and the catching of the ball. Also the technquie of the passes and hand placment on the ball.
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