Set up Grid set up in thirds 3 attackers in each end zone 3 defenders in middle Each pass to end zone scores a goal After 2 mins rotate Attacking players have to spread out and pass the ball in order to create space and able to pass to other attackers in opposite end zone. Defenders have to try and intercept the ball to stop the attackers scoring
Attackers need to pass the ball around to create space Attackers need to move to make defenders to open up gaps Defenders need to stand side on to allow them to see the people behind them and have an eye on where the ball is Defenders need to talk to each other and trust on another so uneccessary gaps are not created
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