
-Players must pass to a partner then move the the spare cone. -Players must control the ball then pass
-Can the player pass the ball to their partners feet using the inside of their foot. -When the player is moving can they always face the ball. Never turn your back on the ball. -If the pass is too hard can the player take a touch to control the ball. -To challenge players who are exceeding,if they are able to play a one touch pass they can.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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