Three Zones, 7 players start warm up. Ball starts at either zone, mid fields are on the move constantly. Ball must pass from one side to the other and both zones must pass it betwen each other before passing it into the mid zone. Add defenders to give preasure to the mids
Watch how mids receive and pass ball with open hips.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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