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Initial setup. 1 has the ball at the top, 5 on the left wing.
DESCRIPTION
Four-player grid where the receiver must take a directional first touch under pressure from a chaser. Develops touch quality at speed — the most under-coached skill in grassroots football.
COACHING POINTS
• Receive on the move — never with a still planted foot
• First touch direction is decided BEFORE the ball arrives
• Big enough touch to escape pressure, small enough to control
• Use both feet — alternate which foot receives
• Chaser teaches the receiver — they're not the enemy