
4 v 4 x 2 jokers small sided game 3 minutes high intensity then rest, coach to step in and make coaching points Ball in the coaches hand Players not to chase the ball
3 Points - players use the joker before they score their goal 2 points - players make 3 passes then score 1 point - goal with out making passes or jokers Players keep a structure What positions are the wingers How many players have possession when the attackers have the ball? Numerical advantage
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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