Aim: To improve 1st touch / control Suitable for: U9âs and upwards Equipment: 4 cones, balls Organisation: Players set up as shown on diagram. The player starting the with ball must pass it to the closest player, move forward receive it back play it to the next player and so on. Swap roles and repeat the drill. Progressions: Encourage players to increase tempo Players to use weaker foot Middle players can lay the ball off to the left or right
Emphasis is on 1st touch, keep ball out of feet and in the direction of next player Communication 1st touch with inside or outside of foot Vision, awareness, Anticipation of direction of pass
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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