Two teams of 6 on opposite sides of grid, track around grid as shown, to enter field of play once their number is called. Coach plays ball to centre of field. Players called must work together to score a goal. Play stops when a goal is scored, or ball goes dead.
Emphasis on quickness of play, utilising teammates wherever possible. Start game as 1 v 1, moving to 2 v 2 or 3 v 3 max.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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