set an area up of 10x30 yards split the group up so there are two even teams at the end of the areas with one person in the middle. if you have a big group make the area wider and split the group into 4 with two in the middle. one side will start with the ball and their aim is to run with the ball to the other end. The defender will try and stop them from doing this. attackers should think about when to try and run past the defender, taking a big touch. how to protect the ball when running with it. attacking players taking big touches getting the ball out of their feet. look at when players should take a big touch out of their feet and run past the defender. how could they protect the ball when running with it.
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