3 v 3 mini game. Field is set up as using the Attacking Circles as the distance lengthwise (anywhere from 22-30m long). The width should be 7m. There is a board on one side of the field to encourage use of the board, the other side has an "out of bounds" as do the ends (except for the goals). Two goals should be set up at each end (each goal should be approximately 1-1.5m. wide. Outside Goal = 2, Inside Goal = 1 All normal rules should apply. If teams become too defensive, restrict teams to only having 2 players in their defensive half.
Team should aim to pass the ball (snap push) to move the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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