Set up: Set out an 20 x 20 area. All players have a football to use. Equipment: Bibs, Marker cones, Footballs.How to Play: Players move around the rea, trying to avoid all othe players. If another player loses control of their ball or gets close enough to an opponent, they can make a tacklet and knock the abll out of the area. If a player's ball elaves the areathey are out of the game. Last remaining player wins.
Dribble with both FeetKeep the ball under controlGet your body between defender and the ball to protect it.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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