
- 4 players on outside cannot enter box & must work the ball around the outside before they can have a shot at goal - Player in middle must protect all 4 goals as best they can, for as long as they can using any body parts they like.
- Players on outside should look to be patient & work the opportunity. - Give good angles to man in possession and make the man in the middle work.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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