Have the coach and 2 players involved with each set of this drill. The coach will pretend to take the touch with the ball and plant it. One of the allocated players picks up the ball and passes to the 2nd player. This drill can be ran in separate areas (2 plays at once).
COACHING TIPS
-Ensure players pass properly and backwards
-Ensure the drill is performed with intensity
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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