Stetch the opposition by getting high and wide, this will create space to move in to. Try to make double movements to lose defenders and create space to receive.

Try to always have two passing options Try to have a pivot player behind the ball and ahead of the ball to help connect play

3 Team Passing

Q: Passing and Receiving

Look to receive with an open body and on the back foot to play forward Try to vary your passes, and play with pace and power to break lines Try to pass with disguise in order to manipulate the opposition

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Written by Abbie Sadler

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To maintain possession players need to be comfortable on the ball and aware of space and opponents, this practice will support players in adding this to their game.

Coaching Objectives

In this drill players will work on their passing and receiving skills unopposed before putting it in to practice in an opposed drill where they will be challenged to keep possession as a team.

A high amount of ball rolling time is also important so the players can maintain quality and allow the practice to have an element of transition.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
15 Players
15 Bibs
30x20 y

What the Players Do

Players split into 3 teams of 5. Each team have a ball each and begin the practice by passing and moving around the area. Encourage players to create space and try to pass…

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