Players in pairs 10 yards apart inside 20 yard area
Players pass the ball with their partner, under control, trying to use both feet and pass first time, if appropriate
Players receive pass, run, turn and pass back
On toes & alert, ready to receive a pass
Players to play with their head up
Control the ball out of their feet and look up before passing
“Picture the pass”
Use the side foot technique of passing - Accurate passing
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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