DRILL
Two lines of players approx. 3m apart.
Player 1 dribbles the ball half way then releases to player 2. Player 1 continues to other line.
Repeat
Half way through CHANGE so that Player 1 passes to Player 2 who runs to collect halfway then dribbles to Player 3. Player 1 runs to the other line without the ball.
Repeat
TARGETS
1. Keep the ball on the stick when dribbling
2. Accurate pass every time
3. Calling every time
4. Pass OR collect at the halfway point every time
OBJECTIVES
1. Accurate dribbling and passing
2. Accurately timed of runs
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