Groups of 3 with one ball 1.Player in the square performs different trapping and receiving techniques, followed by a turn and pass to the opposite side from inside the square pass on the ground-receive with inside foot,pull-back turn and pass trap the ball with top of the foot after a throw,turn and pass trap the ball with the thigh,turn and pass trap the ball with chest, turn and pass trap the baball with inside foot,turn and pass 2. Trapping/receiving the ball with first touch out of square, alternating left and right side,followed by a pass to the opposite side, when outside Ground pass - receive with inside foot with open body and pass receive with outside foot and pass After a throw - trap the ball with inside foot("smother") After a throw - trap the ball with outside foot
2 minutes shifts - repeat every skill twice Be ready - on your toes "Cushion" the ball Use different turns Passing accuracy
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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