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TITLE: 2 Players, 1 Ball Skill Drills (Brazilians)

TAGS: U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, 7-a-side, 5-a-side, Beginner, Passing, Dribbling

DESCRIPTION: A two-player partner skill series where one player serves the ball and the other performs predetermined ball skills and returns it. Ball served on the surface: two-touch and one-touch returns using inside of foot and instep with both feet. Ball served in the air: thigh, chest, and head receive with instep/inside-of-foot returns; headed returns (11+ years only); various volleys; sit-down and kneeling headers. Ball served in air returned on surface: let ball fall and contact at the bounce for instep/inside-of-foot returns. Movement progressions: whole activity performed while walking from one sideline to the other — server moves backward, receiver moves forward. Extra challenges include outside of foot returns, throw-in serves, and increasing return force.

OBJECTIVES:
- Develop all introductory ball skills: instep, inside of foot, receiving, heading, juggling; Build technique through repetition with a partner; Progress from static to dynamic execution while moving

COACHING POINTS:
- Accurate service is critical — must be delivered to the correct body part; Eyes on the ball at contact; Soft touch and accuracy in returns; Coaches may act as servers to analyse technique