Player 1 passes to player 2 who passes the ball through the 2 cones to the running player 1 who then passes the ball to the opposite end player 1 and then runs through to player 1 position. Player 2 uses the right foot to make the square pass allowing the ball to cross his body and play the way he is facing. The drill starts at both ends using 2 balls. Change rotation of the drill to make player 2 use the left foot. The drill starts with 2 touches and then progresses to one touch where the tempo increases.
Accurate passing Good first touch Communication - calling for the ball Attacking the ball Left and right combinations Weighted passes
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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