Three players stand in each box area and are not allowed outside.
One ball is firmly passed to the opposite area where the players have a maximum of 4 touches to pass the ball back to the other area.
The final ball must be played first time and each player must touch the ball.
The box area can be made smaller or larger depending on the level of the players.
Recommended age group 14
The aim is to work on the players' movement before receiving the ball and the accuracy of their first time long passing.
Players must communicate to ensure they are not all trying to receive the same ball.
To make this drill easier you can add how many touches the players can have before it is passed over.
The aim is to work on the players' movement before receiving the ball and the accuracy of their first time long passing.
Players must communicate to ensure they are not all trying to receive the same ball.
To make this drill easier you can add how many touches the players can have before it is passed over.
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