OLDER GROUPS - Part 2 This time target players will aim to score by shooting in the net wihich will include a goalkeeper at either end. There will be 2 target players on the ouside from each team. This will create 2v2s ouside the area and 1v1s in the area. If players find it easy reduce the numbers of balls Encourage players to try and gain possession of the other team's balls Players should be encouraged to play by the rules, if the ball leaves play, re-start with another team Encourage to dribble and pass at the right time. Target players are allowed to give the ball back in the area to their player
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This practice has no progressions
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