A. 2 players stand opposite each other each side of a cone. Player 1 will lead and jocky the drill - players swap roles Player 2 will mirror the movements of player 1 (left/right) After 5-10 seconds, player 1 will make a run (left/right) Player 2 will then mirror and sprint off B. BALL INVOLVED 2 players stand opposite each other each side of a cone both with a ball. Player 1 will lead and jocky the drill - players swap roles Player 2 will mirror the movements of player 1 (left/right) After 5-10 seconds, player 1 will make a run (left/right) Player 2 will then mirror and sprint off with the ball C. 2 players stand a few yards apart Players simply pass the ball back and forth to each other Player 1 will then call out a number of touches player 2 will take on the ball (1,2,3) Number can only be called once the ball is out of contact with player 1 Ball can be either kicked or thrown to player 2 D. 2 players stand a few yards apart Players pass back and forth with each other to develop a rhythm Player 1 will then shout a colour for player 2 to recieve the ball at (eg, Green, white, red Players swap roles after a 5-10 runs.
A. Mirror the opposite player closely Quick feet Eyes on player at all times Stay on toes at all time B. Always have control of the ball Always be on toes. Quick reactions Eyes looking at player C. Strong passes Good communicaton Good touches Control D. Good communication Control Strong passes Receiving the ball confidently
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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