Description

• 4 Players (A) start at the end of a 10m (wide) x 15m (long) grid and on coaches instruction begin running forward performing a controlled (short) lateral pass.
  
  
• Once the players reach the end of the grid, they are to quickly move to the wide markers and turn to face were they have come from.
  
  
• Players must realign with appropriate depth
  
  
• As soon as the ball carrier gets to the marker they begin moving forward performing an appropriate lateral pass to cover the increased width.
  
  
• Next Group to start as soon as first group reaches the end of the small grid

Variations/Progressions

• Only allow the spiral pass to be performed on the way back with the wide controlled passing.
  
  
• Add switch and cut pass to the small passing grid.
  
  
• Defenders with shields may be added to the small grid to ensure opposed practice.

Coaching Points

• Ensure players run straight remaining in their channel
  
  
• Players should align with depth so they can move onto the ball and this will also provide good vision and allow the supporting player to react to the ball carriers m’ment.
  
  
• Control the ball by having hands outstretched ready to take the ball early. Players must advance the ball to ensure Go Forward is achieved
  
  
• Soft hands and control the ball, don’t skip pass Look at your target and transfer across your body.
  
  
• Pass ball into the space in front of the lateral receiver (FOR HIM) not to him

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