Needed? Balls, Cones, 4 Players, Goalie How? Player 1 starts at the ball pile. Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2, who receives and passes flat to Player 3. Player 3 receives and passes ball backwards to Player 1, who has relead and is now closer to Player 3. Player 1 then passes the ball into space forward, to Player 2 making the run outside. Player 3 leads towards circle. Player 4 leads into corner space and receives ball down the line from Player 2. Player 4 runs the baseline and passes ball 90 degrees back to Player 3. Player 3 scores on goalie. Why? leading and into space and accurate passing
T-leads Leading with speed Timing leads Timing passes Advanced: Passing on the right foot Wait to lead after ball is passed
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