Players split into pairs. One player stands on the line with the ball and the other stands in front about 2 yards away. The object of the game is to pass the ball between each other whilst moving towards the cones on the far side of the pitch. Once they have reached the end they must repeat and go back to their original position. As this is a game players must try to pass the ball quick as they can there and back. First pair back win. Repeat three times
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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