
Set out 2 pitches of 3v3 with pug goals. Rotate the teams so they play 2/3 games.
Can players exploit space and beat defenders Can players use their team mates to create triangles on the pitch Can players pass and move and move the ball quickly Can players draw in a defender and exploit the space in behind
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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