
Mark out a pitch or use a already marked out pitch. Have a goal at both ends of the pitch. Split the group into two teams that are even so a mixture of defenders, mifielders and strikers on each team. let them play a game with very little stopping from the coach.
Aim: - See if any of the players put it into a game situation. - Let the players have some fun
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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