Setup: Create a cone box in front of the D (place it closer to D for younger players). Procedure: 1. No defender. 3 attackers, 1 in the box. A passes to B, who then wall-passes it to A or C who have both made a forward run. The receiving player then scores or crosses to their team-mate. Progression: The receive of the 2. Add in a defender, who starts on the penalty spot but can run into the box to try and tackle the receiver/intercept their pass. 3. Add in a second defender.
This activity practices wall-passes and leading up for a return pass.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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