How the drill works

The starting player passes the ball to the player in the middle. The middle player takes a controlled first touch into one of the side boxes, turns, and then passes the ball to the next player. The receiving player takes a first touch to navigate the ball through the two cones with 1 meter between them, and the drill repeats from the other side. For rotation, players follow their pass, with the starting players moving into the middle, and the middle player going back in line after passing. Encourage the use of both boxes and both feet. Consider starting with using only the right foot and then switching to the left foot after a set time.

Emphasize fast movement to the next cone after passing. Encourage players to stay on their toes, maintaining a state of readiness to receive the ball. The drill should be seen as inspiration. So feel free to adapt the drill to suit your team’s specific needs or focus areas.