
Progressive 2v2 into 3v2
Trainer throws ball into circle. 2v2 blue vs red Red scoring in big goals blue clearing to their team mates in small goals blue team mate receives clearance and transfers across to other blue player before joining in the game and attacking the goals with with other blue players. game can continue until every player is in the field
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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