
Time: 15 min Space: 12 x 25 Number of Players: 6 Activity: 2 vs 2 in the middle with 2 neutrals on the side. Midfielders in possession must spread out by having one "up", one "down". One closer to the side of the ball and the other going further away. There cannot be 2 midfielders on the same half. Points are given for every successful time the midfielders can receive and combine with eachother and bring the ball to the other side. Points are given for every successful time the midfielders can receive and combine with eachother and bring the ball to the other side.
-Spread Out -One Up, One Down -Constant Movement -Which way do we receive?
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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