Two groups of players at opposite ends of a 40 x 20 meter area, divided into two 40 x 10 meter channels. First player runs with the ball, down a 40 meter grid, before passing the ball across the grid to the second player. Exercise is repeated. prog 1 - Both groups start with a ball at the same time. prog 2 - After the player meets the ball and controls it in front, have the second player in the group be a defender and chase the first player. prog 3 - To improve fitness and speed, make the distance longer and make the groups smaller.
1. Meet the ball 2. Get the ball out of the feet â good first touch 3. Run quickly with the ball 4. Minimum number of touches. 5. Use the front of the foot â laces, to push the ball in front 6. Run in a straight line. 7. Use an unbroken stride 8. Head up 9. Composed accurate pass at end of run
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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