Hopefully i will arrive by this point!! Run exercise with 7 minutes on and 2 minutes for talking split the group into 3 teams one goal on the normal spot the other opposite on the 23m (see diagram) if there are a large number of players play continuous 4v4 or 5v5 The team entering the pitch always starts at the 23m line i.e: 3 teams Red, Blue, Yellow Red defends normal goal Blue starts with ball on the 23m, Blue attacks red, (both red and blue can score, Red in goal on 23m and blue in normal goal) Play ends with ball exiting the pitch over base line, 23m or side lines. Once ball exits pitch, Red step off pitch, Blue move to defend goal on baseline, Yellow start with ball on 23m. Play until ball exits pitch or goal. Blue step off, Yellow defend goal on baseline, Red start with ball on 23m. Allow for play to continue so umpire loosly. Objectives: Stretch the pitch- width, height and depth intensity ball pace communication
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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