2 teams, each in a net. Players cannot enter middle box Coach in middle with balls throws one at random. all player can do at same time or call out number of players for each team allowed at a time. play fouls as if it were real game. Ends when goal is scored or coach calls dead. Can also play timed round. Teams who score get one point. change size of field depending on players. Should not play with more than 8/9 on each team for full field.
Avoiding using the middle of the field working on transfer passes and playing the sides working on basic elimination and 3D skills to get out of tight and pressured environment
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