players stand opposite each other and pass the ball to each other.
coach will need to walk around and teach the correct passing technique.
using the inside of both feet / pointing the none passing foot where they need to pass it too / getting a good touch out in front so they can move onto the ball and pass.
If you see the players walking backwards to get a run up teach them to get a touch forward and move onto the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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