wall pass / 1-2
TrainingA drill practicing the 'give and go' movement: passing to a teammate and immediately running into space to receive the return pass.
Related Terms in Training
Rondo
A training drill where a group of players in a circle passes the ball while one or more defenders inside the circle try to intercept it.
phase of play
A specific segment of the game (e.g., defense vs. attack in the final third) practiced in isolation, often on a half-field.
magic man / joker
A neutral player (often wearing a different color bib) who plays for whichever team has possession, creating a numerical advantage.
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