Split your players into 2 teams of 5. Teams play inside the coned area.
The first team to complete 10 consecutive passes scores a point.
Number of players and size of playing area can be varied depending on age and ability of your players.
Encourage players to drive on to the ball with their arms out, signalling where they would like to receive the ball.
Players need to show a change of direction and change of pace in order to successfully beat the defender to receive the ball.Encourage players to drive on to the ball with their arms out, signalling where they would like to receive the ball.
Players need to show a change of direction and change of pace in order to successfully beat the defender to receive the ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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