Set up as shown with 2 players with 1 ball working around a small diamond.
The two players pass to each other using the soles of their feet.
One of them can roll the ball across to another side to instigate a movement to change positions.
Work on getting your players to use both of their feet.
Demand firm contact along with good knee extension to get good sole passes.
Look for good co-ordination in the movement between the two players.
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