10 PASSES WITH HANDS
3 teams in 30x20m. approx. play 2 against 1, retaining the ball by playing with their hands. Every 10 passes score a point. When the team stealing touches the ball or somebody drops it, change roles. Player with ball can move a maximum of 3 steps
1 Constant support
2 Mobility and creation of pass lines
3 Good peripheral vision
4 Correct spatial occupation
5 Effective group cohesion
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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