In this small-sided games session we cover: Communication, Evading the Tackler, Passing and Running with the ball.
What's in the Session?
Opening with everyone's favourite game, Bulldog, this plan then quickly skips past its man to work on speed and finding space before finally dropping its shoulder and sprinting past its man to finish with a fun mini-game of 5 vs 5.
Use this session to recap your players' basics and refresh the skill building blocks they will need for future success!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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