Technical combination practice to warm up. Two grids going at same time.
Players numbered 1,2,3- 1 plays to 2 who combines 1 touch with 3 who then plays out to any cone.
Players then rotate numbers, 1 becomes 2 etc
Quick tempo to play, play in one touch when we can. Short tight combination to then play out a longer pass.
3 key points- Can you create an angle to see the passer and second receiver?
Timing of pass
Good weight and execution to allow combination to be done one touch
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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