Set out cones and have players line up at them as shown in the diagram.
Sequence
Player A passes to B and runs after the ball.
B controls the ball while taking it forward and then passes to C.
Then B runs over the poles and lines up behind C.
C dribbles across the field and line up behind D.
Meanwhile, D E and F execute the same sequence, except E runs over the tires after passing to F.
As soon C and F have received the ball, the sequence repeats.
Variations
Have players do various running and jumping exercises at the poles and tires: hopping on one foot, taking two steps in each space, running backwards, etc.
Run the sequence in the opposite direction.
Tips and corrections
All passes should be played while in motion.
Receivers should step forward and actively call for the ball, then receive and control it while moving forward.
Make sure players practice with both feet.
Warm-up (Fig. B)
Warm-up 2: Technique and coordination 2
Setup
Setup is the same as in the previous exercise, except there are goals with goalkeepers on the endline and centerline.
Sequence
Basic sequence remains the same as well, except now the players start out holding the balls in their hands.
Player A throws the ball to B, who controls it and passes it back.
Next A passes to C, who controls the ball while moving forward.
C plays a flighted ball to the goalkeeper on the centerline, who passes it back to him when he gets to the end of the poles.
C dribbles across the field and lines up behind D.
D, E and F execute the same sequence. F plays his flighted ball to the goalkeeper on the endline and ends up at position A.
All other players also move to the next position.
Variations
The goalkeepers catch the flighted balls and roll or throw them into the receiver's path.
C and F receive the ball from the other goalkeeper when they get to the end of the poles or tires.
Replace the poles and tires with other obstacles.
Tips and corrections
Players should control thrown balls on the first touch and ideally pass back on the second one.
Passers and receivers should make eye contact before every pass.
Encourage players to run the poles and cones as fast as possible while still maintaining precision (fast footwork)
