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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Soccer balls
- Mannequin or pole
- Cones
Setup
- Area: 15x15 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 6 players divided into 3 pairs, with 2 players holding balls positioned on one side of the area, 2 players holding balls positioned on the directly opposite side, and 2 players positioned in the center next to the mannequin to begin the rotation
- Equipment: cones marking the corners of the 15x15 yard area, 1 mannequin (or pole) placed in the center of the area, soccer balls held by the 4 players stationed on the opposite sides
Instructions
- Players next to the mannequin move to receive a pass.
- Perform a one-two with players on the opposite ends.
- Receivers pass back to original players.
- Pass to the opposite end to continue the rotation.
- Follow each pass and prepare to receive the next ball.
Coaching Points
- Communicate effectively with teammates
- Use a good first touch
- Keep head up for awareness
- Pass with accuracy, timing, and disguise
- Receive on the furthest foot to face forward
- Maintain lightness on feet
- Proper body shape for receiving and passing
- Aim the standing foot at the target
- Support with appropriate angles and distances
- Utilize inside of feet for control and balance
- Keep the ball consistently moving
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the area to increase difficulty.
2. Add additional mannequins to simulate more defenders.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the area to allow more space.
2. Allow stationary receivers to simplify the drill.
3. Use fewer players to minimize complexity.
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