
Split the class into 3 teams and create a small sided pitch. 2 teams are playing and one team will position themselve around the pitch and be wall players. Wall players can recieve the ball from both teams and they must pass it back to that team. First team to 3 goals stay on the pitch. Progression - Add in a rule about how many touche the players are allowed. Make the players make a certain amount o fpasses before they can shoot.
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