Player throws or kicks a ball into the air to a partner. Partner controls the ball dead with chest, thigh, or laces and plays the next pass. The drill that separates the technician from the hoofer.
• Read the flight early — get under the ball
• Cushion with the receiving surface (chest, thigh, or laces)
• "Give" with the body — withdraw the surface as contact happens
• Touch lands within a yard of where you intend
• Keep eyes on the ball until controlled
Progression: receive on chest, control to ground, pass with first touch on second contact. Add light pressure.
Regression: lob the ball, no jump or surface choice required — chest only.