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Bounce off the midfielder, play forward

Two groups work at once around three midfielders in the middle: pass in, get the bounce pass, play forward to the far player. Midfielders rotate so they're always on the move and checking their shoulders.

U10 to adultAges
8 to 13Players
20 x 30 mArea
15 minsTime

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Set-up

  • A small triangle of cones in the middle with three midfielders.
  • A queue at each end (with balls) and one target player on each side line.

Equipment: Cones, balls

How it works

  1. Both ends start at once: pass into a midfielder, get it back, play forward to the side target.
  2. Midfielders rotate around the triangle after every pass.
  3. Players follow their pass; target dribbles back to the queue.

Coaching points

  • Midfielders: check your shoulder before every pass.
  • Bounce pass with the far foot so it comes back into stride.
  • Forward pass firm, to the far foot of the target.

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Make it easier

  • One end at a time

Make it harder

  • Midfielders one touch

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