Long-to-Short Return — Clip Wide, Bounce Inside, Switch Back
A passing sequence that alternates a clipped diagonal ball with a short inside bounce before the ball is switched back toward the original side at a new height.
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Organization
Create two wide stations and one central support station. Start with a clipped pass from left to right. The wide receiver plays short into the central support, who sets for a second player to switch the ball back toward the opposite wide station. Rotate after each sequence.
Coaching Points
Long pass should arrive on the safe side | Central support moves before the wide touch | Bounce pass changes the angle | Prepare the switch before receiving the set | Maintain different pass speeds
Progressions
- Add a central defender who can screen the bounce player and force an alternate support angle.
Regressions
- Reduce the width and allow an extra touch before each long pass.
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