attackers out number defenders in a central area. The attacking team are set a target of number of passes they must make before been allowed out of third to score at either goal. If the defenders get the ball they are allowed to, straight away, to score at either goal
find and use the space attackers) defenders work and communiacte together Be comftable on the ball. Hide the ball or win the ball cleanly
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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