TEAMS SETUP and each play with 5 field players + joker Both teams start with 2 players in each half DETAILS starts with ball and looks to score in big goal. In possession, team with ball can move anywhere on the field to create 3v2 or 4v2 scenario. defends and must stay locked into their half without the ball. Progress + 1 defender moving zones 6 atacs per equip. cada 2 atacs canvi posicions. si defenses roben es fan un passe i s'acaba atac
CONDITIONS Play 4 rounds of 4 minutes each, 90 seconds rest in between Attackers are free to move, defenders stay in zone Progress to using GK in play + defender moving zones FOCUS Creating overloads Combination play Find the free man
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This practice has no progressions
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