Focus on passing,changing the point of attack and timing of runs and passes.
*Create 4 grids 5 x 5 yards and set them about 40 x 40 yards apart on all sides.
*Instruct the 2 teams to pass among their teammate to keep possession while attempting to score a point by passing the ball to a teammate that is inside one of the smaller grids.They can score in any 4 corners but they cannot score in the same corner twice in a row.
variation: do not allow the player to stand inside the grids waiting for a pass,player work in timing of the pass to connect inside the grid.
coaching point: weight of the pass,players without the ball supporting the player with ball at all times.
Timing of runs and pass.
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