Player on left starts with lateral movement and pass to cone top right of circle Two options for drill 1. Support player lead from in circle OR 2. support player leads from in out field Player moves toward goal and delivers pass square for finish from starting player
Focus on receving skills of player 2 Get players to try different finishing techniques flick / lob push both corners
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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