The team in possesion has to complete 10 passes in the coned area between the 23 metre lines. Once they have completed 10 passes they can attack the full width of the pitch inside the 23
Use the full space Have confidence and composure when carrying the ball Players without the ball need to stay active
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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