- Everybody has a pair which they then number themselves 1 and 2 - Number 1's make a big circle and have a ball each -Number 2's go inside the circle with no ball. -Number 2's will then run around within the circle asking different people for the ball which they will head back into their hands. - After 4 minutes 1's and 2's switch over. (This can be done with heading, passing, volleying and control.)
- Communication is key - Clear calling for the ball - Good feed from the players on the outside - Accurate head back into their partners hands
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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