Set up an area with enough space for players to be able to run around freely within it. have an equal amount of people on the outside as there is on the inside of the rectangle. Working players must approach an outside player and play a one-two to them, when they receive the ball they will be given the instruction to: a) return the pass b) or if there is a man on them (pressure) To progress this drill add in two defenders in the middle to apply pressure. Outside players must now instruct: a) the working player know that they want to give the ball by calling their name b) for the player to return the pass by saying 'man on' c) that the worker can turn out
head up to find a player to pass the ball too and to ensure you keep your ball in your possession. communication is key to this drill, and is equally important to possess within a game scenario. firm passing as you would during game play.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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