field is split into a right and left. 4v4 on the left 4v4 on the right attackers start in zone 1- must make 4 passes before attacking. then attack the goal. if the defenders turn the ball over, they must carry the ball into zone 1 and make 4 passes before attacking. same on opposite side
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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