2 players work starting approx 5m apart. ball fed in, players run a straight line pass and then off load.
a tackle donut is rolled through the middle to begin with. objective is 1st pass before donut gets to players
progress to increase width for pass variation
progress to change donut is rolled at a player - decision pass early, footwork and pass?
Pass is the focus with time and/or distance pressure created by donut
Progress
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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