Set up box 20 yards by 40 yards with 8 players at one end and 8 at the other end. Players peform movements across box passing in middle.
Jog / heel flicks / knees up / side steps / kicks across body / open/close groin / hops/ lunges / bounding / high skips / knee holds
10 mins
Set up cirlces as shown in diagram - yellows working first. Receive a pass to feet and spin off with low short sharp movements through middle cones, and off to receive another ball. Repeat with volleys / head / one touch / two touch / number of body parts etc. Swap every 45 secs with reds.
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