PART 1
Player 1 push passes with his RIGHT foot to 2, who passes to 3. Player 3 passes across to 4, who passes back to 1. After a player has completed a pass, he runs to his LEFT.
PART 2
Player 1 push passes with his LEFT foot to 2, who passes to 3. Player 3 passes across to 4, who passes back to 1. After a player has completed a pass, he runs to his RIGHT.
Progession
Once players get the hang of the pass and move and can run without hesitation, play should become quick and movement will be crisp.
Coaching Point
Ball Striking
Accuracy
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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