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Control, Turn and Pass

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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve each player’s ability to control a pass played on the ground.

 

Field Preparation:
Grid 10 x 20 yards. Small group of players. Cones. 1 Ball.

 

Coaching Points:  
Small group of players per grid, using one ball. The grid should be 10 yards x 20 yards. The players are positioned at one side of the grid facing the server. The player with the ball starts the practice by passing the ball to the server. The player follows the pass and receives a return pass from the server. The receiving player must control the ball as economically as possible, turn and pass to the next player in sequence. The player then returns to the starting position and the practice is repeated. The speed of the practice should be increased gradually.  

The coach should emphasize the following coaching points: 

  • Demand the ball from the server. Call for the pass.

  • Control and turn using either the inside or outside of the foot.

  • Turn quickly and get the ball out of the feet.

  • Try to turn and pass in two touches.






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