Set-Up: Two goalkeepers working on their distribution at the either end. Other servers set 5/10 intervals depending on age/ability. No.5 starts the practice, passing to closest player who receives/passes back. No.5 then passes to the next player along who receives/passes back. Repeat. Final pass to opposite end must be lofted.
Progression: Receive with back foot, pass with back foot.
Receive with back foot, pass with front foot.
Instead of kicking, roll/throw the ball.
- First Touch out in front.
- Striking Technique with different parts of foot.
- Accuracy.
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