The player in the middle runs at the player with the ball and receives the ball. He then passes it to the other player and runs at this player until this players passes the ball back again etc.
High intensity drill, ensure players earn their rest on the outside
Players can rather allow the ball to roll across the body or collect and roll strong
Introduce a passive defender who puts pressure on the player receiving the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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