Teams of 4-6 players with 1 ball in a coned area. Can be played with more than one team on the pitch at the same time to encourage looking for space.
Player A leads with the ball, and the other 5 players follow.
Player A runs and changes direction within the coned area.
Coach shouts change and player A passes the ball to player B to become the leader.
The drill continues and player A joins the back of the line.
The drill is continuous until all players have lead the line
Snakes to avoid the other teams in the area
1 metre Pass! No handing off the ball !
Encourage full use of the coned area.
Quick feet to change direction.
Good pass to next player on change over.
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