Practicing short distribution
Making sure the technique is correct and introducing any new techniques that need to be practiced. The first technique is taking the first touch with the back foot. For example: Receiving the ball from the right, taking the touch with the left foot (the back foot) and passing with the right foot. The second technique is taking the first touch with the front foot. For example: Receiving the ball from the left and taking the first touch with the left foot (the front foot) which carries the ball in front of you and pass with the right foot.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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