Mark out an area roughly 50x50yds with 4 squares at eack corner (10x10yds) and one square in the middle (10x10yds). Split into 2 even teams, one ball. The objective of the game is for a player on any team to dribble into one of the 5 box's in the area. By dribbling through a sqaure this equals a point. The player then has a free pass to one of their own players uncontested and the game continues. The team with the most dribbles into the box's wins. Teams should keep posession of the ball until there is a clear opportunity.
Maintain good possession Identify opportunities to dribble Be positive and exploit the space
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