Start with just two sides for young players.
Progress to 4 sides. Playershave to find their partner with a pass but they lose a life if the ball touches another player so timing of the pass is important. Players should dribble carefully into the traffic in the centre of the pitch then pass to their partner when they get into space.
Keep the ball close. Use different parts of each foot.
Look up as you dribble.
Call PASS! to your partner WHEN there is a clear opportunity to pass.
The Square or circle can be adjusted in size to make this task easier or harder.
Receiveing players could rotate around the square or circle to make it harder for the dribbler to find them. "Swap sides!"
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