
Keepers stay in goal. Players play in a 2-1 formation . Whenever the ball goes dead. The ball must go into the deepest part of the pitch where the defender receives unopposed until he touches the ball. He has to travel into the next zone before he can pass the ball. If it is unsuccessful the game continues until the ball goes out of play again. Encourage movement to receive behind the ball , progress by allowing one player from the opposition into the defensive zone to defend high up the pitch. Creating confidence to want the ball in deeper areas and be able to move into more advanced areas. Executing a variety of tricks showing braveness and variety.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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