Set the grid as shown in the diagram. have 3 defenders on the white cones and 4 attackers on the orange cones.
The attacking team are to pas the ball along the line and score at the other end.
The defenders are to put pressure on to the attacking team once the attacking team moves forward. Once you have completed a number of passes move the white cones to the other side and start with the ball at the other side
Attack with depth
Ball in two hands
Fix the defender before passing Pass the ball at chest height, in front of the recivier.
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