Groups of 3 players (9, 12, 15)
Make sure each group has matching colors
1 ball per group
Change size of grid depending on number of players, age and ability
Pass amongst groups to start
2 touch receive with back foot
Check shoulders
Make sure groups use the full space
Groups must pass amongst others
Keeps the head up and shoulders being checked
Move to 1 touch
Have groups pass to other color in order
(ie red passes to blue who passes to yellow who passes to red)
Same thing….move to 1 touche
players must communicate, create angles and check shoulders
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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