
First player passes to the feet of the middle player. He assesses the pass he's receiving and making a informed decision decides which winger to pass to. Once a winger receives the ball the front 3 have to score a goal. Can rotate positions, and add gk and defenders.
Focus on the decision making of the passer, the positioning of the wingers, can the middle player easily pass to them? Communication is crucial
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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