4 Players - 1 Ball - 5 Cones 10x10 Square (Can change size due to age) Each area has one ball, the player with the ball can pass to anyone in their area, once they have passed to feet. The person who passed the ball moves to a free cone. The player who now has the ball has to look for another pass and then move to the next free cone. This continues with each player moving to the next free cone. Small Area: Quick Thinking / Sharper Movement Large Area: More Movement / Physically Demanding
Passing with no pressure players need there heads up to find next pass and locate free cone Stress good/chrisp passing Quick Movement Stay alert to changes in space
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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