Setup: 30 x 60 yard area 4 goal at angles at each corner 3 equal teams Progression: At any time 2 teams work together to score after 4 consecutive passes Th team that loses the ball (defender win or last to touch the ball out) become defenders and teh defender join the offensive team
Offence: dynamic movement - pass & move communication - demand the ball/guide your teammates (hold/turn) Know what you are doing with the ball before you receive - shoulder check Defence: work as a unit guide the first defender to play into support shutdown space quickly do not jump in
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