Players line up on each corner of rectangle, with ball on opposite corners
Player passes ball to player straight ahead and follows pass - continue
Players change direction
Take 2 players in each rectangle, put same colour bibs on and act as wall passes in middle of rectangle, players to be creative with passing sequences
Communication
Accuracy/weight of pass
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
A clear game model turns a squad into a team. Use pre-season to decide who you want to be, then train it every single week so your side is recognisable from the first whistle.
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