Start off with a 24 x 24 square with 'servers' around the outside (minimum of 4, maximum of 8). Players inside must run around the square, and servers must throw the ball up for the defenders to volley the ball back. Players must always be moving on their feet. Progression - defenders inside the area must now shout the servers name to recieve the ball. Progression 2 - Halve the amount of balls, if 4 players then only 2 balls. When players recieve the ball, they must now play it to another server. Progression 3 - Now when players recieve the ball it must now be headed back to original player. Progression 4 - Halve the number of balls again and the defenders must now head it to a server without a ball. Chest should be heading the target.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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