Bounce And Go

Objective

• -Control a pass and move immediately
• -Use first touch to attack space
• -Link receiving with quick support play

Setup

1. 1Make three lanes 25 x 15 yards using cones.
2. 2Put two players in each lane and one ball in each lane.
3. 3Players start in pairs, one at each end of the lane.

How to play

1. 1Player A passes to Player B and follows the pass.
2. 2Player B takes the first touch forward into space.
3. 3Player B then dribbles to the far end and passes to the next player.
4. 4The original passer joins the back of the opposite line.
5. 5Keep each lane working continuously.

Progressions

• +Two-Touch Limit: drop to one touch in the central area
• +Weak Foot Only: add a defender to raise the pressure
• +Tempo Clock: cut the clock to four seconds
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Two-Touch Limit: allow three touches while the picture is learned
• -Weak Foot Only: static, unopposed reps before adding movement
• -Tempo Clock: extend the clock to ten seconds
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Two-Touch Limit — Players are limited to two touches — one to control, one to release.
• -Weak Foot Only — Every touch, pass and finish must be with the weaker foot.
• -Tempo Clock — The ball must reach the end action inside six seconds or the rep restarts.
• -Scan and Cue — The coach shows a colour or number and the receiver must call it before their first touch.
• -Shadow Pressure — A shadow defender applies half pressure and can win the ball only after the first touch.
• -Score Challenge — Run it as a timed competition — pairs or teams count successful reps and compare scores.
• -1-to-1 Session — Run as an individual session: coach serves, one player works through the reps with rest built in.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Flat first touch under the body
• -Passing and standing still
• -Running too early before control