3 or 4-a-side game(s). Score into the goal, or by carrying/passing over the opposition's backline. Include GK(s) if available. Rule: you cannot pass or dribble the ball forwards through the central box. Rotate teams after [5min]. Variations/progressions: For beginners: interception only, no tackling To increase intensity: ball-carrier must pass within 3secs To increase intensity: when ball goes out, throw on a random ball
Question: How can you move the ball towards goal avoiding the box? Can you transfer the ball if one side is well defended?
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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