final third split into 3 main channels, 2 wings and the centre (edge of 18 yard box) 2 teams play AGAINST each other, aim of game is to build up play and attack the goal and score to score the team with possession has to pass to one of the key players, teams cannot score if they key players don't receive a pass. if possession gets turned over the same rule applies. KEY PLAYERS MUST PAS TO THE SAME TEAM THAT PASSED TO THEM. every goal counts for 1, if the team in possession scores from a cross by one of the wingers the goal counts for 2, only 1 person from the opposing team is allowed to enter the wingers box in an attempt to win the ball back
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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