Players split into three groups. Pitch 1. tight space, gates either side 2. Midfield with two goals each end 3. Facing goal with goalkeeper. Players to receive group challenges that cover the syllabus. Challenges in 3 parts Use your weaker footTurn them inside outAir skill MegsDouble touchWORLDY skill Sole Inside Outside Can you achieve all of the challenges! During each round challenge your mate to achieve a certain skill that you`ve worked on before. PLAYERS WILL NOT BE GIVEN SET SKILLS, BUT GIVEN THINKING TIME TO NITE DOWN ON WHITEBOARD, DISCUSS IN SMALL GROUPS.
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