Players pair up with one ball. Players take turns performing the action called out by the coach. Start with stationary and then progress to moving while performing actions. Two touch passing One touch passing Toss ball with header back to partners hands Receive ball off chest down to feet and play pass to partner Receive ball off chest down and play volley to partner Receive ball off thigh (left/right) down to feet and play pass to partner Receive ball off thigh (left/right) and play volley to partner Volley (left/right) with instep to partner Volley (left/right) with laces to partner
Ball control and keeping it close when receiving. Striking ball with proper surface. Have players check shoulder before receiving a pass.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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