There are 7 players in each side. 2 small goals on each corner of the field. Players are only allowed to play in half of the field. Only allowed to dribble or push the ball to one another.
Posession Keep the ball moving Positioning of play Scoring Defending 2x goals Cant just be on the attack, need to defend aswell as attack.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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