
Passing and Receiving - Under 7's 10x10 Square 1 Player in three corners or the square, 2 Player's in final corner of the square Players are allowed a maximum of two touches - 1 to control the ball and 1 to pass Player's must follow the pass and end up on the cone that they passed to
Ensure that the player in possession calls the name out of the player that they are passing to Ensure that the pass is accurate Ensure that the receiving player's first touch allows them to pass with their next touch Ensure that player accelerates with pace after making the pass Stipulate that the player can only pass and receive with their weaker foot
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