The first palyer passes the ball to space. Players 2 moves to the ball and traps on the move without the ball stopping and passes quickly down the line. Player 3 picks up pass on the move without ball stopping and dribbles into the circle before passing across the circle for a bunt into goal.
Players are encouraged to pass long and hard without slapping or hitting. When receiving the ball should go past the body and feet come around behind it to make a pass.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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