Measure a square about 10m by 10m. Each player has their own ball. When the coach syas go each player must try to kick other players ball out of the square while protecting their own ball. If the player feels they are in danger they should use their turns to get away. Progress to adding a time limit
Keep head up Ball under control Turn quickly out of trouble
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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