Set two cones up in line with each other which are approximately 2 metres apart. The distance between the wall and cones can be adjusted but we recommend a distance of around 3 metres. Make sure the passes keep within the cones. Try to stay on the same line on each variation. Keep alternating feet after each pass and try and iron out the bobble.
There is no set amount of sets and reps. We recommend spending a minimum of five minutes on each variation. Go for as long as you feel you need to but we suggest to keep going until you feel confident you have a good rhythm.
TIP:
Stay on your toes and be ready to adjust to the ball where you can consistently alternate feet after each pass.
To add a bit of realism, scan/check your shoulders after each pass before receiving.
Refer to Session Layout
Perform 4 first time passes at Cone 1 against the wall/partner. After the 4th pass, punch the ball against the wall (or get your partner to punch the ball in) and open your body to take a touch towards cone 3 then turn with disguise to then play a strong pass back at the wall/ your partner to receive a strong pass back in. With your first touch take it around cone 3 and past cone 4 and punch it back into the wall/partner next to cone 2.
Move forward to cone 2 and perform 4 first time passes either side of cone 2. After the 4th pass, punch the ball against the wall (or get your partner to punch the ball in) and open your body to take a touch towards cone 4 then turn with disguise to then play a strong pass back at the wall/ your partner to receive a strong pass back in. With your first touch take it around cone 4 and past cone 3 and punch it back into the wall/partner next to cone 1. Repeat the process
Refer to Session Layout
1: Back Foot receiving. Start in between cone 1 and 2 and let your first touch take you around cone 2 using your back foot (right). Play it and receive it again, this time with your left foot to take you back between cone 1 and 2. Pass and receive it again on your left foot, take it around cone 1. Pass it back to your partner/wall and receive it with your right foot to take you back between cones 1 and 2. Repeat this pattern and ensure you're working on inside back foot receiving.
2: Outside of foot receiving: Start in between cone 1 and 2 and let your first touch take you around cone 2 using the outside of your right foot. Play it and receive it again, this time with the outside of your left foot to take you back between cone 1 and 2. Pass and receive it again on your left foot, take it around cone 1. Pass it back to your partner/wall and receive it with your right foot to take you back between cones 1 and 2. Repeat this pattern and ensure you're working on outside of the foot receiving
3: Sole of the foot receiving: Start in between cone 1 and 2 and let your first touch take you around cone 2 using the sole of your left foot. Play it and receive it again, this time with the sole of your right foot to take you back between cone 1 and 2. Pass and receive it again on your right foot, take it around cone 1. Pass it back to your partner/wall and receive it with your left foot to take you back between cones 1 and 2. Repeat this pattern and ensure you're working on receiving with the sole of your foot.
Refer to Session Layout
Play the ball against the wall/to your partner in between cones 1 and 4. Then proceed to play a first time pass back against the wall/ to your partner to then receive and play first time again in between cones 1 and 2. Then move back into the space between cones 1 and 4 to play a first time pass again. Receive the ball on your back foot and drive out to cone 3. Perform a turn before you reach cone 3 and fire it back into the wall/your partner in between cones 1 and 4.
Then proceed to play a first time pass back against the wall/ to your partner to then receive and play first time again in between cones 4 and 5. Then move back into the space between cones 1 and 4 to play a first time pass again. Receive the ball on your back foot and drive out to cone 3. Perform a turn before you reach cone 3 and fire it back into the wall/your partner in between cones 1 and 4.
Repeat the process.
Refer to Session Layout
Stand in line with cones 1 and 2 and play 4 first time passes against the wall/your partner. On the 4th pass, let the ball roll through your legs. Turn and retrieve the ball before the ball reaches or passes the line of cones 3,4,5. Turn sharply and fire the ball back into your partner/ the wall and repeat the process.
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