10 min
5-25 players
Technical
One-two pass and forward run in a passing square (U18)
Several aspects are highlighted during this exercise: passing game, directional control, and movement. Many variations are possible.
Description
Set up a square using 4 cones and place a player at each cone.
The exercise unfolds as follows: the first player will play to the second (B) who will ask for the ball, then lay it off with one touch. Player A will play it to B by playing into space to direct B towards the next player. A then tak...
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