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Description

Set Up

- Min 4 players

- 2 target players on the outside, 2 players in the middle

- 2 balls

Instructions

- Players on the outside start with the ball.

- Players in the middle open up into space to receive the ball on an angle and take a touch towards the opposite target player.

- The player would then play to the target player and repeat the process.

Progressions

- Add a bounce pass before players in the middle move to open out to play forward.

- 1 ball in play - introduce a variety of passing patterns.

Example - One player in the middle goes deep towards the ball with an open body. The other player in the middle goes high. Target player passes the ball to the player who is highest. Player sets it back to the deepest player before playing to the opposite target player. Then repeat process.

Key Coaching Points

- Open body

- Wedge touch

- Scanning

Details

Category:
Camp Plans
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Published On:
March 22, 2024
Updated On:
March 21, 2024