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Scanning drill: look around before you receive
- 10 min
- 3–8 players
- 5v5
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 3v3
- Build-up play
Practises scanning before the ball arrives so the first touch and the next decision improve. A useful gap-filler for our library. Short clip, about 10–20 seconds. See the video for the set-up. Source: Grimaldiball (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- Look over your shoulder before the ball arrives.
- Take your first touch in the direction you want to play.
- Ask the players: what did you see?
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