Both Practice are Mirrored. Ball Start at each side. Player A & B going at the same time because of number of players we have. Why? 1. Player A Dribble to gate turn and pass to team mate and opens up to receive and pass forward to player B and follow pass. Player B then dribble and repeat the same sequence on the opposite side.
Check Shoulders - To Recognise Forward Passing Opportunities, Space, Defenders Angle of Support - Moving off straight lines to create angles and space to play forward on first touch Receiving on Back Foot - Allows to turn quickly and play forward breaking the defenders line with limited touches
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