
Here the players are divided into two teams. Firstly The ball will be transferred across to the other side. then a 3v2 will begin in the area on the side of the field. (Matthijs will referee this area and throw in a ball when needed.) When the red team score or the yellow team get the ball they will pass to the closest yellow player then a 5v4 will begin. The players can pass and run where ever they want to. Once that ball is out the next rotation will begin, for the rotation check the numbers.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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