organisation: 15m outside the penalty box, two lines of cones are placed as shown in the diagram.The players in pairs with one ball and positioned in grids A;B;C and D as shown.The pairs pass the ball back and forward to each other while waiting for their turn.The exercise starts with the pair in grid A when, at the coachâs whistle, player #2 passes the ball past #1 in the direction of the goal. Player #1 turns and runs with the ball towards the goal and tries to score (inside the box). Player #2 gives chase and tries to stop #1 from fnishing.As soon as the action ends, pair A return to their grid and pair B starts; etc. after every turn #1 and #2 change positions.Regularly change the composition of the pairs as well.
⢠âPush the ball forward every 3-4 stepsâ⢠âRun as fast as you can but keep the ball under controlâ ⢠âIf the defender catches up with you, this is what you can do:â (demonstrate!)- Feint to turn and accelerate again - Feint to stop and accelerate again - Cut off the defenders line by crossing in front of him - Take on the defender 1 v 1 if they get in fron
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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