Create a square approximately 8x8m. Create a second square to avoid any queues, One player at positions B and C and the rest of the players at position A.
PROGRESSION 1
Player A provides a pass to palyer B Who has needs to check away from his opponent before receiving the ball. Back pass to player A who provides a diagonal pass to player C. Player C needs to check away before receiving the ball and providing a latteral pass to player B. Player B provides a pass into the path of player C. Players switch positions.
PROGRESSION 2
Same sequence but now enlarge the square approximately to 15x15m. As soon as Player C receives the final pass he has to speed up and take a shot towards the goal.
Change starting position to use both feet.
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