Opposite to middle closed game, outside is closed. Ball can't go in those areas but players can to continue to encourage making the pitch as big as possible when in possession.
Direct play towards goal by crash ball/2v1/1st time defelction Strong receiving around the circle Encourage more efforts on goal Shifting side of attack
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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