
2v2 with an extra player in the Yellow square. Players play a 2v2 with an extra player not allowed to exit the Yellow box. Aim of the drill is for a team to exchange passes using the player in the Yellow box to change play. Teams have to exchange at least one pass with the player in the Yellow box before scoring.
Switch play Correct way for receiving the ball (direction of the body, correct foot) 2v2 Feints
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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