
Playersplay 8 v 8 game, one coaches command all players must leave pitch and sprint around yellow gates and back on to pitch. First player to re-enter pitch has 1v1 opportunity against goalkeeper. Goalkeepers also have fast footwork to do on coaches command. Games - 4 minutes with 3 minute active recovery. Pitch size - 60mx45m Distance to gates 10m from pitch.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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