Play 5v3 in a 20x20 area. Attacking team tries to connect as many consecutive passes as possible. Defense works to stay compact and pressure the ball to create opportunities to win the ball. When the defenders win the ball, they can play to the small pop up goals. Rotate defenders every couple minutes. Scoring: Attackers score a point by connecting 5 passes; Defenders score a point for winning the ball and another point for playing ball into the goal/gate. Play 3 minute rounds.
Defenders must quickly adjust and change who is pressuring the ball as it moves from player to player. They must work together to get stay compact and organized.
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