A simple plan with big ambitions! Improve your players' confidence and get them moving the ball in style, by receiving and passing the ball positively. Communication is also key, and you need to increase this if you want your team keeping possession well. Using areas on the pitch as zones for the drills, you can spend less time setting up cones and more time actually coaching!
What's in the session?
To get your players moving the ball quickly (ideally off two touches) and putting a name on it, this session maintains a high tempo through a variety of possession based exercises. Use simple but effective passing, by adding quality and accuracy so your pass will get to its target.
By keeping the movement realistic and game related this session keeps your players motivated, playing clever 1-2s and communicating. Try it with your team tonight!
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