Original Author - Vince Ganzberg - from United Soccer Coaches Preseason Issue - August 2017, Vol. 62, No. 5 (College/Professional) Area: Coach's discretion (depending on skill level) Duration: play until a team completes the challenge Players: 6 3v3 small-sided game with each team having a 3-touch maximum limit. When a team scores they then play 2-touch while the scoreless team still has 3 touches. If the 2-touch team scores, they then play 1-touch. Team to score at all three touch levels is the winner.
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