Set up a square with cones 10x40
Equal amount of players stand behind a cone, start with one ball and the aim is to pass the ball and follow to the next cone.
Coaching points- high intensity, accurate passing (use different passing), progress to footwork, powerful / accurate passing, eventually add a second ball to speed it up. (Set up 2 squares if players standing around)
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