Set up gates with cones
Half players stand 1 in each gate
Other half have a ball each and dribble round area
Pass ball into player in a gate. Passer follows ball and takes place in the gate, receiver controls pass and moves out dribbling to make pass to another gate.
Good close control during dribble. Different parts of foot to be used
Player in gate must receive with front foot and move out of gate
Player in gate must receive with back foot and take ball out of back of gate
Tempo, accuracy of pass, and good movement
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