The ball can be started at the dotted line, anywhere within the 23m Line, sideline or during a long corner. Players should be open-minded in case the planned route is closed or the teammate to receive the ball is not at the right place at the right time the pass can be given to the place it was to go to next.
Players create space where they will receive the ball. Use minimum touches on the ball. Making timed runs in anticipation
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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