Pairs of players passing balls to each other through the gate. Each time they get it through without touching the cones, they move one step back. If ball goes outside of or hits cones, they go back to starting point. Aim to see who can get furthest from cones.
Physical and Technical: control of ball at pace, accuracy, passing Social: communication, having fun Psychological: concentration on accuracy. where to position in order to receive the pass.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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