Drill has 3 defenders and 4 attackers and a GK. Aim of the drill is for the attackers to score and the defenders to get the ball past the 16 yard line. Lifting the ball, reverse hitting and passing can be used in this drill also.
Four balls to be placed on the sideline to encourage players to take free hits quickly and place other teams under pressure. Ensure drill is done at match pace.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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