grid 15x20 goal scored on opponents line 4v4 many touches no passes above waist height
move ball quickly using short quick passes keep possession to draw defenders out of position recognise 3rd man run opportunities off ball control weight of pass when releasing 3rd man progession: limit touches on ball to 2 add a 5th defender (sweeper) only 3rd man runner can score
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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Possession without purpose is pointless. These drills combine ball retention with physical conditioning to create teams that dominate and outlast opponents.
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