Set up in groups of 3 with a box approx 10x10 2 Players either end of the box start with a ball each The players on the end take it in turns to pass the ball into the box anywhere they want The player in the centre has to get to the ball and take 2 touches to get the ball back to the player then they turn and repeat the other side Work for 60 seconds then swop PROGRESSION Both players with a ball stand on the same side. Each corner is numbered (or different colour cones can be used) and the pass into the middle and call out a number for the player to run to once they have passed the ball back
Quick reactions Be ready to receive Be on toes and ready to move and react to the pass Passes MUST stay within the boxed area
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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