Players start on each of the four cones. The player/(s) starting at the blue cone move the ball to the first cone which is then moved on until it reaches the outside cone. The players in red are defenders and move forward to apply pressure to the midfield moving the ball. Once the ball has reached the outside player they then attack the goal and shoot. This can be advanced by incorporating another defender at the top of the D to defend the shot. Another play can also be made to run to meet the ball in the middle. Each pass is followed and is run at a high tempo.
Outletting moving the ball quickly creating space running with the ball receiving the ball on the move
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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