Set-up cones in Y shape with 8-15 yards between cones depending on what you want to focus on and work on. Player B checks in to receive ball from Player A. Players B plays the ball back to Player A. Player A plays the ball to Player C. Player B checks into space square of Player C. Player C plays the ball to Player B then makes a run to receive a through ball from Player B. Player C plays the ball back into Player E to end the sequence. Play repeats on the other side of the Y. Players follow to the next cone after completing their job.
Central player needs to open up to initiate beginning player playing them the ball. This represents them getting distance from the defender. All players follow their pass as the previous player vacates the area.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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