Oranges try to work ball from the back to either of the two yellow goals on the wings (ball must be dribbled through) - 1 point for each ball through. If blues win the ball back they can try and score in the big goal - 2 points per goal. Play always starts from keeper. Two oranges must be in white square before ball can be played out by keeper. Players get in to position early
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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