Plenty of pops

WHY USE IT

Make giving short passes a good habit while encouraging the next player to run on to the ball at pace.

set up

Two balls.

HOW TO PLAY

Stand holding a ball while facing a passer. Three players stand 3m to 5m behind the passer. Another player is behind you, holding another ball. Hand or short pass your ball to the passer - they pass to their left, to the player running from the front of the line. You watch the pass (comment if necessary) and then take the next ball from the player behind you. The player taking the initial pass runs behind you, replacing the player stood there. That player then runs to the back of the line of players awaiting passes. Repeat the process - work 10 passes to the left and 10 to the right, before swapping the passer. Develop by popping the ball to the passer so they have to adjust their hands.

COACHING POINTS

• Hands up, with fingers spread to receive the ball.
• Push the ball into the path of the support player.
• Accelerate when the ball is passed.