
split into 3 teams, 2 teams play a 4 on 4 while the other does a shuttle each minute. attackers keep attacking until the defense score in one of the smaller goals
- leads out wide, p spot, back post - quick restart
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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