First Touch

Players line up in pairs as shown above.
  1. The reds dribble the ball across the field while the darks jockey backwards.
  2. When they reach the end line the dark players dribble the ball while the reds retreat in a jockeying position.

Variations:

  • Players pass the ball back and forth to each other while moving across the field.
  • Player with the ball passes for the other to stop it still.
  • The player moving backwards holds the ball in his/her hands. They move across the field throwing the ball for their partner to volley it back into their hands.
  • Same as above but with headers.
  • Player with the ball attempts to go past the retreating player.

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