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Very good interactive coaching drills.

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Set up 40 x 30 split into two 20 x 30 areas
a goal is place in the center (shown in yellow)
4 vs 3 in each area. A joker used for extra player.
All players except joker remain on their half. Teams must make a total of 4 passes using players on both halves to have a shot on goal. Goalie can expect a shot from either direction.
Progression 1: open number of touches. Scoring - 1pt for a goal
Progression 2: 3 touch. Scoring: 1pt for a goal, 2pts for 4 passes

COACHING POINTS

open body into space to receive the ball
head on a swizzle before you receive the ball - where is there open space? Who are you going to pass to?
attack open space - can you get into passing lanes? do not be idle
pass and find space - use the width and let the ball do the work
communication

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