Lay out 6 cones in a grid as shown and split the group into pairs. The pair line up facing eachother with "player one" on cone 1 and "player 2" on cone 2. A pair they complete 10 passes, Player one moves to cone 2 and player 2 moves to cone 3, they complete another 10. Player 1 moves to cone 5 and player 2 moves to cone 4, another 10 are completed. finally player 1 moves to cone 6 and player to cone 5. The focus of the game is on short sharp quick passing "tica-taka" hockey, limiting the number of touches improving the players first touch and passing accuracy. Progressions: left to right drag and pass right to left drag and pass 3D lift and pass. Keeper use both fee during drill.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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