Split into two equal teams and have one ball per player. (1v1 up to 5v5) Each team tries to clear their bedroom (half) by clearing the ball into the opponents half. Team with most balls in their half loses.
Teaches basic principle of keeping ball away from area. Helps develop kicking power in youinger players. Encorage lace or side foot technique.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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