Two 5x5 metre squares next to each other 2 mini, or regular goals, 10m from rondo squares (use keepers if available) Two teams, with 1 or 2 players from each team as a defender Team on outside of rondo must make 5 passes before they can shoot at goal Player with back to goal can not shoot Defensive player in rondo can attempt to stop shot Once shot taken new defensive player comes in
Maintaining possession to find a way out Open body shape to play as many options as possible Player with back to goal must play the way they are facing to allow another player to play forward to goal
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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