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Ideas for a 15 min session on First Touch informing next move?

what 15 minute session could i plan for a first touch informing the next move drill?

Susie McFarlaneCoach, England

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Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom

Hi Susie,

We've just used the search bar (top right) and found these drills that you could use in your session.

Search results for First Touch

Hope these help,
The Sportplan Team

Jon RoyceCoach, England

Hello Susie,

You can try this Chain Passing drill with your team.

CHAIN PASSING - 30MPH ZONE

DESCRIPTION

Purpose: To retain possession in a team of four Structure: All in a grid. Ball is passed from player to player in a set order 1-2-3-4-1... Important safety note:?PUSHING ONLY NO HITTING OR SLAPPING

CHAIN PASSING - 30MPH ZONE

DESCRIPTION

Purpose: To retain possession in a team of four Structure: All in a grid. Ball is passed from player to player in a set order 1-2-3-4-1... Important safety note:?PUSHING ONLY NO HITTING OR SLAPPING

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