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Development : Skills & Drills : Individual Skills

Skill: Stepping / Bridging & Picking the ball

Drill

Player " A" runs out, bridges over the tackle-bag, and picks the ball & places on the other side. Player "A" then continues to the opposite side. Player "B" leaves as soon as player "A" touches the ball.

Stepping/Bridging

Key Factors

  • Low Body position
  • Wide base
  • Quick hands

Variation

Player "A" reaches over with both hands & scopes the ball over to his side,

Then continues onto Player 2B".

Groups

No greater than 6 players.

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