Setup: 1 ball + 1 cone gate per pair. Procedure: In pairs, pass through cones. Do 1 minute, pair with most passes moves "up" (right) one space. Reset after every 1 min. Do push passes x2 rounds, then slapshots x2 rounds, then hitting x2 rounds. Variations: With GK: forms a pair with an outfielder. Outfielder passes, goalkeeper kicks. Progressions: Different types of pass: Outfielders: push / slap / hit / reverse slap Goalkeeper: side-foot (either) / side-foot (right) / side-foot (left)
The aim of this activity is to improve players' passing speed, accuracy and technique.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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