line eaqual number of players behind each post. 2 throwers must thorw the ball to the player defending the nearest post. defending player must attempt to clear the ball bast the black sone ,. player then collects the ball 7 places it back behind the thrower. the player then moves to the queue on the opposite post 7 repeats drill
ensure player uses correct half turn stance facing the opposite blue cone, encourage correct heading technique by using slow balls until player builds confidence & power in heading
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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