| Name: | Barry McGrellis |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |

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Double up groups from first exercise and have the second player add defensive pressure.
- Checking your shoulder becomes even more important
- Communication becomes key, off the ball players must recognise when to call for the ball and when not to
- First touch must be away from defender but close and under control
- Keep body between ball and defender

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6 V 4 Possession
2 exterior players can be used by team with the ball. 4 passes equal 1 goal, 3 goals equal a win. Change exterior players each game.
- Small space makes communication and shoulder check very important
- Close, controlled first touch
- Quick release of the ball

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Scrimmage
No conditions but emphasise the shoulder check, first touch, and communication. Coach players individually while allowing the game to continue.
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No pressure Pass/Receive (20 mins)
Player opposite the ball makes a run into the central square.
Player with the ball passes to running player who then makes the decision to either one time it back to original player, open up completely and dribble back to their position or open up left or right to make a pass to one of the other players.
Begin to incorporate communication between passer and receiver.
- Check shoulder
- Take first touch in direction of next target
- INSIDE OF THE FOOT TO PASS
- Follow through towards target