TOPIC / THEME: Techniques - The Long Passing - The Low and Lofted Passes

OBJECTIVE OF PRACTICE:
This practice is designed to develop and progress the player's long passing
ORGANISATION:
	Grid size: 30m x 8m with a 5m end zone and a 3m channel between grids 16 players; one ball between each pair Players work in pairs across the grid, keeping their position at the end of the grid Players can move forward and back in the end zone, allowing for their age and physical ability Alternative strikes are made by each pair in the grid Progress to one ball, with players at each end creating a set up pass

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Eye on the Ball Planted the Non-Kicking Foot To the Side of the Ball - Low Driven Pass Behind the Ball - Lofted Pass Use the Instep (Toe Down, Heel Up) Strike through the middle of the ball Follow Through

NOTES:

Strike from a stationary ball, moving ball and a dribble

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