4 cones as midfielders
2 teams either side
First player plays pass into centre player he checks his shoulder then turns through the midfielders with first touch then plays pass to other side
first player then becomes centre player on other side
Checking over shoulder for space
first touch should take you through the midfield
pass into the striker (other side)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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