*Set up the field as shown on the picture.
*each player (blue icons) has a personal ball
*the coach (red icon) places himself in between the players
*the first player (right top corner) starts with a basic pass towards the coach and the coach returns the ball by passing it back towards the player.
*when the player gets the ball back he/she will try to stop the ball with his foot.
*the coach turns 180° and the player in the upper left corner gives his pass towards the coach.
*the coach moves down to place himself in position to receive passes from the next duo in line, and so on. until every player ahs given and received a pass.
*coach on technique 'giving and receiving/stopping a pass'.
*Variation: only left foot / only right foot
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Why Barcelona's favourite training exercise should be in every coach's toolkit - and how to run rondos that actually transfer to matches.
The decision-making framework that stops counter-attacks cold. Learn when to delay, when to force wide, and when to commit.
2026 brings the biggest World Cup ever, revolutionary rule changes, and new tactical opportunities for coaches at every level. Here's what you need to know.
