Complete a pass to another member of your team
Each player is marked one on one by an opposing player
Player taking possession of the ball becomes the passer in the centre
Use this to practice running off the ball and escaping your marker
Lead the pass onto a running player who is moving into space
Practice communication between players on the same team to set up for the pass or to intercept
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