Passing activation practice
DESCRIPTION. Players pass the ball following the arrows, checking out, take first touch around the cone, and play a firm pass in to next player. Players follow their pass, and turn to anticipate next ball coming in. 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, ect. Progress by adding a set pass at the beginning of the triangles. Pass pattern is 1, 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 4, 6, and back to 1. Players still move in order, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. COACHING POINTS. Positive first touch around cone to play correctly weighted and accurate pass to players back foot. Ensure good communication and movement off cone to receive ball. When playing bounce pass, ensure not to close off space for team mates.
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This practice has no progressions
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