All players start in championship. players dribble with aim of protecting their ball. At the same time each player tries to dispossess other players and icky their ball out of the coned area. if a player successfully protects their ball and dispossess another player they move up one league. If a player is dispossessed they move down a league.
Players must be creative to protect their ball. use skill to get out of challenging situations. players need to be aware of their position and dangers. players should look for space.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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