
Arrival Game : 4 flats in a squeare approx 5 meters from each other. 3 players for each square standing on each corner. One corner stays free. Player A passing the ball to player B, and once the ball is passed the Player A runs to Player D (Free space) possition. Player B Playes the ball to Player C and once passed the ball moved to Player A position, Player C than plays to Player D and moves to Player B position etc etc.
There are no diagonal passes for the first 3 t 5 minutes. Once touch passing or if too difficult two touchers, one to control and one to pass
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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