Set Up:

Three players are set up inside of the grid, starting at the cones. During the drill, Players 1 and 2 serve balls to Player 3 as quickly as possible. Player 3 controls each ball and makes return passes to them. The pattern of play varies throughout the drill (see Progressions), and the players rotate to new starting positions every 30-60 seconds.

Coaching Points:

1.  The receiver should make eye contact with the passer and call for every pass.

2.  The non-kicking foot should be pointed right at the target.

3.  Get into the path of the ball as quickly as possible and get your feet set.

Progressions:

1.  One or two touch return pass.

2.  Player 3 receives between the cones from across the triangle.