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
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