7v7 and goalie. Ball is served to the goalie. The goalie then builds from the back attempting to score in counter goals. Attackers exercise pressure support to gain control of the ball and score in the goal. Apply conditions as needed.
Switch the play to open passing lanes. Recognize opportunities to play the ball back to widen the field of play. CB stay balanced while LB/RB make advancing runs to possess the field.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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