Following a jog around the pitch, players to split into groups based upon number who attend then will take part in roller ball. Rules of the game. To get the ball into the other teams scoring zone. Not allowed to move when have ball. (Pivot allowed.) Ball gets turned over if hits foot of teammate. Everyone on the team must touch the ball before allowed to score.
To have players calling for the ball. (Calling names not just yeah or pass.) To spread out, use the space, play wide not play narrow.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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