play 1, ball passed either side of pole and returned with one touch pass. play 2, ball passed in and controlled with inside of foot, moving the ball behind the mannequin before returning the pass. play 3, same pass as play 1 with left foot this time. players swap roles and repeat. drill should be repeated 4 times each.
changing direction quickly work at full speed throughout maintin balance during the drill, knees bent slightly ready to move quickly
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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