1. Simple pass through cones to partner. take a touch then first time pass
2. move on to receiver shifting ball round the cone and passing back to partner between other cones.
3. receiver controls ball then both players run around cones to other side receiver with the ball
use inside of foot to pass
follow through with kicking foot
placement of non kicking foot
watch the ball when receiving pass
close control when shifting and dribbling with ball
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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