Measure an area about 25m by 20m. Put 2 sqaures at each end (1mx1m). The defending team are not allowed to tackly (if someone dribbles into their feet then they can intercept the ball). Defenders will shadow the attacker making them turn away from danger. Attackers will attempt to pass and dribble past their opponents. If the defender blocks their path they should use their turns to escape the danger. To score the attacking team must dribble the ball into their opponents square under control. Can progress to tackling depending on ability
Keep head up Turn away from danger Use team mates
This practice has no coaching points
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