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Attacking

Passing and Receiving

A technical practice to improve players passing, receiving and opening out onto their back foot.

Key objectives

Quality of the pass – accuracy, pace, weight
Two touch – one to control, second to pass or can they play on one touch, their decision
Opened body shape to receive and control pass on back foot
Communication
Pass to feet or space

Organisation

Area: 15 x 15 metres
6 players, 2 players on the corner that the practice starts (Always start with 2 players at the same cone) 3 players on the other 3 corners and 1 player in the middle of the area
1 Football - players pass the ball (as per diagram) and follow their pass, players can pass into the middle or to their right or left

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