2 lines of players players sprints with the ball until inline with opposite groups yellow gate player then plays a 10 yards pass through the gate to waiting player progressions player recieving ball through the gate returns it through the gate to play a one-two player touches the red come after playing the pass, then tries to catch the player he passed to
Big touch out of their feet few touches when dribbling opening their stride don't break stride when playing pass firm pass through the gate
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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