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Move in 2's

The cone player passes to the mover, who passes straight back and runs to a different cone player.

Practice 13 min 6 to 16 players Cage Half pitch 2016 to 2019

Pass, Receive, Heads Up Lift each other

At a glance

  • A cone for each pair. The cone player (P) stands at the cone with the ball, and the mover (M) starts 5 to 10 m back.
  • P passes to M. M passes straight back, then runs to a different P and does the same.
  • Swap roles after 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Progress 1: One touch only: pass back first time, no stopping the ball.
  • Progress 2: M keeps the ball after P's pass, dribbles to a different P, passes to them and takes it back.

If it's not working: Just pass and receive with your partner, about 3 m apart, then add the running.

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  • Pcone player
  • Mmover
  • run
  • pass
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A cone for each pair: the cone player (P) stands at the cone with the ball, and the mover (M) works 5 to 10 m back. P passes to M, who plays it straight back, then M runs to a different P and does the same. Swap roles after one to two minutes.

Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks

Set up

  • Mark a 20 by 20 grid with a cone for each pair.
  • In pairs, one player (P) stands at the cone with the ball. The other (M) starts 5 to 10 m back.

Balls and cones. 20 by 20 grid with a cone for each pair. The cone player has the ball. The mover starts 5 to 10 m back.

How to play

  • P passes to M, who passes straight back.
  • M then runs to a different P and does the same. After 1 to 2 minutes, swap roles.

Make it easier

  • Just pass and receive with your partner, about 3 m apart, then add the running.
  • Movers visit a nearby cone, not one across the grid, so each trip is short.

Make it harder, step by step

  1. One touch only: pass back first time, no stopping the ball.
  2. The mover keeps the ball after the cone player's pass, dribbles to a different cone player, passes to them and takes it back.

Three things to say

  • Move to where the passer can see you.
  • Pass along the ground to their feet.
  • Look for the next free player.

Colts habit

Lift each other: a soft pass your partner can use.

Both feet

Pass back with the practice foot.

Heads up

Look for a free cone before you move.

Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.