Set-up an area in the middle approximately 25yds by 25yds with end zones for each team. To score a point a team can either make 5 passes or make a completed pass to a team mate in their end zone. Team members cannot go into their oppositions end zone. For under 9s the game starts off with no tackling and they can only intercept to encourage passing and moving around without too much pressure. Tackling can be intriduced once the concept has been grasped.
1. Look to create triangles on the pitch to create options 2. Control the ball out of feet 3. Head up to see options 4. Move to receive a pass
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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