Start off slow tempo players with ball on the move taken soft touches with left foot, right foot. Players without ball on move and listening to instructions from coach eg heels up, knees up, side stepping etc. players transfer ball to partner after a few touches. Progression – after players transfer the ball to partner she quickly closes her down, this encourages player receiving the ball to take 1st touch away from defender into space. Repeat sequence.
Coaching Points:
awareness, relax foot as ball approaches depending on type of pass, communicate with partner.
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