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Development : Skills & Drills : Individual Skills

Skill: Circle Passing

Drill

Player "B" runs & passes to A after 3-5m. Player "A" (ball carrier) runs forward & side steps off right foot & circle passes to "B" who receives the ball & continues until he delivers to "C" (repeat) ["C" side steps off left foot on the ay back!]

Opposition:

Introduce "grab tackle" defender Z.

Circle passing

Key Factors:

  • Carry ball in two hands.
  • Side step sharply & establish a base.
  • Float ball into path 7 inside ball.
  • Trailer support at depth & inside ball carrier.

(Change angle only after ball carrier)

Groups:

Minimum of 2 players.

Variations:

  • Build up line of players e.g. 4 (any of which can side step).
  • Introduce 3rd defender at depth i.e. 5m back.
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