Starting on the halfway line, player A dribbles towards the 'defender' (the first line of cones). Player A must use the pull-back and pass diagonally to Player B.
Player B receives the pass, arcs around the cones and passes diagonally to Player C.
Player C receives the pass, arcs around the cones and passes back to Player D on the halfway line.
Continue the pass and move in this way until players have returned to their starting positions.
Look for players to pass and move at match intensity, using a burst of acceleration once they have received the ball - as they would in a match to lose their marker.
Passes should be accurate and reach the intended recipients through the gates (blue cones).
Progression:
Vary the layout of the cones, increasing the distance of the passes (and subsequently the runs between cones) as well as decreasing the size of the passing gates.
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