Can players pass teh ball down the whole pitch through the team systematically. This drill forces all the player to move and means that lazier players cant rely on the more active players. Progress with the introduction of defenders and eventually the whole opposition team.
First focus on the passing and movement techniques of the players. As the defenders are intorduce how can they use all teh players and all the space to continue a fluid movement of the ball.
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