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Skill · passing

The 1-2 (give and go)

Pass and move: give the ball, sprint past the defender, get it back.

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How to do it

  1. 1 Pass firmly to your team-mate's feet.
  2. 2 Immediately sprint into the space beyond the defender.
  3. 3 Your team-mate returns it first-time into your path.
  4. 4 Take it in stride.

How to practise it alone

With a partner and a cone defender. 15 reps each side. 'Good' is the return pass hitting your run in stride, not your feet.

Common mistakes

  • Admiring the first pass instead of moving.
  • Running behind the defender instead of beyond them.
  • The return pass too slow.