Form two even teams with keepers. The red team tries to keep possession with the keepers in a 9v7 rondo. The 7 players that are defending are trying to pressure and win the ball then score in the big goals. Possession team scores 1 point for every 5 passes. Defending team scores for each goal.
Defending team should focus on taking away passing options and quickly transitioning to goal. Attacking tema should play quickly and create movement off the ball.
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