Suitable sized square in relation to the number of players. 2-3 soccer balls are placed in the middle of two players (5-6 ft apart) Players are split into two groups and are paired up either side of the balls in the middle.
The coach explains the game by demonstrating how to pass the ball to knock a ball off one of the cones in the middle. Inside of the foot for accuracy. Players are given 2-3 minutes to try and knock the balls off the cone 3 times. Players can then move up or down the football league. Remind players to plant non-kicking foot by the ball and use the inside of the foot - hitting the middle of the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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