4v4 in the circle. Which ever team has ball is on attack. Can score in any of the three goals. If defense comes up with it have to outlet to one of the coaches - which makes their team become the attacking team. If a team scores one one of the three goals - coach plays another ball into that same team if ball is played out of bounds by "x"- next ball is played to "o" from coach. Play for a set period of time and keep track of goals. Play on through corners but if called out by a coach can equal a half goal for attacking team.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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