
Set up as above with 8 to 10 players Players must receive the ball from the right and pass ahead while being defended in the centre of the space. P1 receives from P4 and P2 from P3 and passes the ball ahead to the opposite line (they also join the opposite line) Defender must remain in the centre space and try to intercept one of the passes coming t the mover. After 30 seconds the defender should be changed. Work for 1 minute and rest. PROGRESSION: Add another defender Receive from the left Players receiving ball at the line to execute a lead for the ball
To catch the ball effectively on themove and pass ahead while negotiating a defender. To pass the ball ahead of the receiver and to ball-side To use a fast flat pass
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