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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve the diagonal forward passing of the fullbacks.
Field Preparation:
 Half field. Small group of players. Goalkeeper. Cones. Supply of balls.
Coaching Points:
Two fullbacks are stationed between two cones placed wide on the halfway line. Two attackers are stationed between two cones placed just outside the penalty area. A receiving player to lay-off the ball is placed at a cone
10 yards from the fullbacks. Goalkeeper is placed in goal.
The practice starts when the fullback passes the ball to the near receiver for a return pass. He then executes a diagonal pass for the attacking forward to attempt to score a goal. After crossing the ball, the fullback jogs back to the starting position. Keep record of all successful crosses.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
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Encourage quality passes to the feet of the receiver.
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The receiver should be alert and lay-off passes good enough for the fullback to cross first time.
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The fullback should use straight and bent diagonal passes.
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Ensure that the attackers time their runs to meet the ball in their stride.
- This practice should be rotated on both flanks.
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