Diamond passing pattern
10 yards on each side, diamond passing pattern meant to help players with body shape, opening hips to receive ball, and direct first touch into space. This principle will be important as we built into directing first touch to a shot based on good body shape. Players open hips to receive, creating separation from the cones (meant to replicate defenders). By doing this, they are putting themselves in a better position to receive the ball and advance. Rotational passing pattern with 6 players per diamond to maximize touches and repetition.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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