Passing · Beginner
Platform Shape & Stationary Passing
Build a flat, quiet platform and a clean finish to a defined target — the foundation for every pass this week.
How to run it
- 1
5 min toss-pass-catch (passer holds finish to target). Then continuous controlled pass-pass — both partners hold the finish briefly after every contact. Reset on every drop.
- 2
Coach emphasis: Flat platform, shoulders square, hold the finish.
Why we run it
Build a flat, quiet platform and a clean finish to a defined target — the foundation for every pass this week.
Keep building
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