One team is elected to be magic, and play on the outside of the square. The two teams in the middle play keep ball. If either the reds or greens lose the ball in this example, they defend - blues always work with the attackers. This drill may be better if players are split into position groups (team of defenders/midfielders/attackers)
Movement off the ball into space First touch towards next pass Defend as a unit
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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