Set up 5m grids to work in Groups of 4 in each grid with 1 ball 3 attackers, 1 defender Defender tries to intercept ball (No contact) If defender intercepts last player with ball swaps with defender Progressions Type of pass (under head height) Time limit (3 seconds to pass) Number players, when number called they swap groups Two groups together (6 v 2)
Pass and move to space Keep moving Two handed carry, catch and pass Defender keep moving and light on feet Communication All players scanning
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