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Developing Diamond Possession | Skill Practice (32-P1)

Set Up / Organisation
This Diamond Possession passing practice, allows you to embed some simple principles in players who may be playing in a diamond formation, or simply to develop an understanding between units. Objective is for passing team to break the defensive pairs line with penetrative pass.
 

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Key Coaching Questions
  • How can you create space better?
  • What must you do when playing under pressure?
  • Can you move defender around?
  • How could we change this practice?
 
Technical Detail
  • Body shape to play quickly.
  • First touch away from defender.
  • ABC (Agility, Balance & Co-ordination).
  • Players keep ball moving.
  • Receiving areas on controlling foot.