Positioning Game:
5 V 2 or 4 V 2
15m x 15m as a starting point (15m x 20m for the 5 v 2)
Coaching Points:
Two touches as a mandatory requirement (i.e. first touch = control the ball, second touch = pass the ball).
Disallowing the direct pass forces the players to have a good first touch in order to move the ball away from the defender(s) and keep possession.
Quick passes are required to maintain possession and move defenders to enable an effective pass to a team mate.
Body shape is important to remain open to the field. This enables players to make effective passes without restrictions and ensure correct decisions are made to which passing option is made.
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