Players pass to and fro between the cones looking at the ball and going for accuracy rather than just kicking the ball.
Split your squad into pairs. Set up two cones 2 yards apart for each pair of players in your squad.
Make sure the players are looking where the pass is going.
This activity will be a long term one because this is the basic skill players need at any age. Do not worry if at first the players are doing things like stopping the ball with their hands. By the third week the players should understand the best way to receive and pass over short distances is with the inside of the foot.
Run this activity for a few minutes reminding the players all the time of the call outs.
Players work in pairs.
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