Red players are the attackers blues the defenders. Aim of this drill is to get players realize the importance of the penetration pass as well as the need for all players to move without the ball. PROGRESSION Coach with a ball. 3 Red players inside the yellow box against two blues. Player A has to make a run to receive a pass from the coach outside the yellow box and turn towards the opposing goal. As soon as he receives the ball he has to make a turn and play a penetration pass to either player D, E or F. At the same time B or C have to put pressure to the red player as soon as he receives the ball from the coach. As soon as the players exit the yellow box they play a 3v1.
Correct way to receive the ball from the CM Good turn with the ball Good penetration pass Moving without the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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