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Run Backwards Passing Partner

Skills

Preliminary Moves & Passing, Footwork & Agility.

Purpose

Good fingertip control and judgement of passing weight is required, as players pass while moving away from the recipient.

Difficulty

Basic

Groups of

Balls/grp

Cones

Setup
(A) starts on the baseline with the ball, (B) the player who will run backwards stands facing them approximately 1m into the court.
Step 1
(A) and (B) exchange quick chest passes, with (A) running forwards and (B) running backwards.

(B) needs to throw harder than normal to compensate for their backwards momentum

Players cannot 'step' so must pass quickly upon receiving

Pairs retain the same distance apart (1m) as they run
Step 2
When the opposite baseline is reached, reverse directions so both players have a turn running backwards.
Step 3
Progress by throwing a lobb pass