Area size 10x10.
Place 3 cones in the centre in a triangle shape
AIM - Player on ball has options to left and right
Players must move around (do not stand still)
Players must NOT pass through the centre of the cones
PROGRESSION
Add a defender to apply pressure
Open Body Position to receive the ball
Direction of first touch
Communicate
Creat angles
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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