Rules Ball starts with the coach who plays to blue team, who try to score a goal. Orange team maintain shape whilst defending and when they win the ball, try to score in the two wide goals. If the ball goes out, you have 4 seconds to start again or the ball turns over. Progressions Coach to try to play ball straight into the striker. Orange team must make 5 passes before scoring.
Coaching points Nearest player to the ball presses (on both teams). Maximum of 15 to 20 yards distance between players in the defending team.
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