This passing game focuses on short sharp passing but also mimicing the transition from BP to BPO wherein the outer players, once they pass the ball immediately move to quickly press the defender come attacker as they receive the ball from the outer players. The shape of the area for the drill is divided to mimic positioning required of central mid-fielder
The key points of this exercise are: - Intensity and speed of player movement (pressure the ball ASAP) - Quick movement of the ball - Body movement for the players receiving the ball, protection of the ball and with consideration of the pass to ... Initially, until the players get the hang of it just follow have the players move the ball clockwise around the groups - Once players have mastered the exercise encourage them to move the ball onto which ever group they chose or reuse the player
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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