transition drill
TrainingAn exercise that focuses on the moment possession changes, forcing teams to switch rapidly from attacking to defending (or vice versa).
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wall pass / 1-2
A drill practicing the 'give and go' movement: passing to a teammate and immediately running into space to receive the return pass.
crossing and finishing
A functional drill where wide players practice delivering the ball into the box while strikers practice scoring from those deliveries.
agility ladder
A ladder-like equipment laid on the ground used for drills that improve foot speed, coordination, and balance.
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