Set Up
16 players split up into groups of 4.
2 players in each group face each other with 1 ball between them.
Objective
Players pass to team mate directly in front of them.
Focus on control & passing.
Once players are comfortable then apply lob pass or 1st time passes.
Progression
Players now pass diagonally to other player trying to avoid collision passes.
Progression 2
Repeat but encourage quicker passes.
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