Small sided game in half pitch. Place obstacles on the ground so that playhers must lift the ball over them in order to make progress when carrying the ball. Multiple points for goals. Defending team and attacking team swap every time a goal is scored or possession changes.
Change value of goals and obstacles. Introduce targets within the goal at different levels to encourage flicks and lifts. Change number, position and height of obstacles
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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