Long ball we all like to play that perfect ball, why not mix it up in training and practice it, this simple drill helps Red play that long ball to Blue, who needs to control it and cross it over to yellow, who can shoot 1st time or take a touch and then strike
could always add a couple of defenders into the mix to spice things up
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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