
players set up as shown, coach feeds 1st ball in for a 2v2 if a goal is scored that team takes a 2nd ball from the side and play resumes. repeat for 3rd ball if ball ever leaves play resume with 2nd or 3rd goal point per goal first to 10 progression - on 2nd ball each team gets an extra player. repeat for 3rd
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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