Multiples of four
Pass-Follow pass
Variations clockwise/anti clockwise
If numbers don't work just add more to each group of 4.
After groups can pass around within the 25. As there are other groups it is important to get head up and find a pass. Pass-Move
Use the space.
Focus on weight shift and foot position -feet facing the way we want to go.
First touch-Should be looking to pass second touch.
-Set your own standard
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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