4v4 in the box. One 'attacking' team with balls, one defending team without balls. Aim is to keep hold of your ball by carrying to space and using your body to protect the ball. Defending players aim to âstealâ the ball and keep it for themselves until time is up. 1-min rounds, then switch roles and teams over.
Can use as a warmup. What are some good ways to carry the ball to protect it?
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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