Set Up - Circuit style fitness with 4 stations. 3 players working at one time with 3 players feeding
Object - Repeat circuit 4 times before swapping roles. Build Fitness and work on basic ball skills.
Stations 1 - Close control dribling between cones
Station 2 - Play a one two with a receiver before a two to touch finish
Station 3 - Ball is played in by feeder at station 4 and a Header/Volley finish from close range.
Station 4 - Short sprint behind feeder who plays a short pass into players path. Player plays a first time long pass to feeder at Station 1 and follows his pass. Collects pass from Feeder and repeats cycle.
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