TOPIC / THEME: Techniques - Running with the Ball
DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:
This practice is designed to develop and progress the player's technique of running with the ball
ORGANISATION:
Grid size: 30m x 8m with a 5m end zone on each grid
16 players; working in groups of four with a ball each group
Players run with the ball and pass to next player at the green markers to the next player
KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:
Play the ball out with laces
Keep the ball out from under your feet
Accelerate with the head up
Take few touches on the ball
Run straight to exploit space
Give an end product
NOTES:
Get the players to focus on the end product.
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