Small game 4v4 with 4 small goals. Into the small area 3v3 + two players back end line as the jokers. The joker cannot go into the field, but players can exchange this player during the game.The teams can score only after the pass from joker except for situation. If they regain the ball in the defensive zone of the opponent they can score directly to the goal.
Team with possession. Attempt to pull opponent to own defensive zone to create outnumbering on the attack zone with the joker. Team with no possession. Attempt to regain the ball in the defensive zone of the opponent with protecting own defensive zone.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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