20m x 40m
Player passes the ball to the right and follows the ball
Player controls the ball with his back foot, playing the ball out in front
Player then passes to the third player who controls with his back foot
Dribbles toward the cones
Side step left or right and have a shot
Firm pass required
Receiving player needs to be on their toes and have the right body shape
Players need to retrieve their ball and return to the back of the line (without run through the next person's drill)
Progression: Introduce a defender rather than the cones.
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