
ARRIVAL ACTIVITY 2 x rows of cones. players play 1 touch back and foward through cones. after player has made pass he/she will then move to the end and position and be in place to continue passes. once ball arrives at last cone player will take extra touch and play back down line.
Players shold be encouraged to make sideways movements (side step/shuffle). Players are looking to get a good rhythm/tempo going to keep all players active and ball rolling. Players should be encouraged to use both feet as they change direction and go back down line.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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