Play starts at poition (B) Player (C) makes a forward run towards player (B). At the same time player (D) makes a curved run around the cone and towards (B) calling for the ball. Player (B) passes to player (D) As the ball goes past player (C), player (C) turns and calls for the ball from player (D). Player (D) passes to player (C). Player (D) runs in a forward direction heading towards the goals at position (A). Player (C) passes to player (D). Player (D) shoots at goal. Player movements Player (B) moves to Player (C) position Player (C) moves to player (D) position. Player (D) retrieves his ball and joins the line at position (A). The drill now repeats itself from position (A).
Good communication First touch - control Accurate and weighted passes. Quick movement to receive and pass the ball. Variations Increase / decrease the length of passes. Start by dribbling the ball back to the start position then introduce a goal to shoot at. The long ball can be a chip pass. Add passive defenders.
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