
Ball starts on player A, that passes to player D, that passes to player B, that passes to player E, that passes to player C that passes again to A.
Encorage the players to receive the ball from the outside part of the cones, and passes from the inside (2 touches).Progression 1Start with 2 players on position A, when the players when they pass the ball, they have to follow the ball, still 2 touches.Progression 2Put the players in from of the cones, and use first touch.
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