Players at all four corners. Keeper in big goal. Coach passes ball to yellow team and one orange defender releases. Play 1v1. Continue with other corners going next. Progression: 2v2
LASTT L long strides to close gap A Angled approach - Force to a side S Surf - body poistion T Touch - can you step and touch? T Talk/Comm
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