40x36 Grid 4v4 in the middle and 4 supporting players on 4 attacking sides for each side Players on outside switch with players inside after 2 goals or 2 minutes of play. First team to reach 8 goals wins (restart exercise).
Supporting players must move off the ball to get into proper space Player with ball should be aware of options by checking shoulders Have an urgency to score once you get in the box
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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