15 x 20 grid with 4 players.
each player has an open body shape while recieving the ball.
after passing the ball the players will follow their pass to the cone they passed it to.
working with a 2 touch system for the players.
make players aware that the cone is a player and get them to peel off and make space for the pass.
take the ball with back foot to encourage them to always have an open body shape to be able to play foward.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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