Pitch is essentially divided into two. Blue attacks against orange to start and game goes on for a certain duration (coach decides) No 2 GK's one turnover goal one end Ball or players cannot go through the small box (Coach stand in this box) No more than 4v4 outfield players Then Black V Green plays exact same game for a certain period of time. Pitch dimension is right and left of box and both circles (Outside of this coach throw in new ball).
Tighter skills/passing/receiving Quick play on freehits Rebounding from shots Improve connections in the circle Baseline play and 2v1
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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