Organization:
Set up an area approx. 40x30, split into three sections.
Have three teams of 3 or 4 players, one team starts in each area.
Instructions:
The team in the central area is the defending team and looks to block the long pass from teams either side.
The team in possession of the ball makes three consecutive passes before playing the ball over the middle zone to the other team.
A player from the receiving team must control the ball in the air and repeat the sequence.
Continue for a set time period then rotate teams.
Coaching points:
Creating space.
Good first touch.
Quality pass.
Decision making.
Get in line with the ball.
Select controlling surface.
Progression:
Allowing a memeber in the defending to come towards the opponents area where they having posession of the ball.
Limitation of the touches
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