Red players outside the box play the ball into onw of their team mates in the box. Players in the box work togther to score. Defenders have to work together to get the ball clear. One ball kicked out of box or saved, next ball is played in. Coaches will shout where ball is to be played from. Make sure played at a fast pace to replicate game. Once six balls played in, switch players around
Physical; running, turning, twisting, speed Technical: Passing, dribbling, finishing, goalkeeping Socal; communication Psychological: awareness of position, what teammates are doing, where opposition are
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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