- Set up a small grid (10 yards max)
- 5 players
- Play the initial pass, and follow your pass
- The ball should be passed to the front foot
- Players should let the ball roll across the body straight into the playing position
- Maximum of 3 touch
- Make into a 2 touch drill
- Increase ball pace, requiring even softer hands while trapping the ball
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