Divide the team into two groups. The team that starts with the ball have to make the highest number of passes without being intercepted by opponents. Who keep the ball cannot run. If somone of the other team takes the ball the pass counter goes back to zero. Difense team member cannot touch opponents, and must stay 2m far from who keeps the ball. VARIATION Before passing the players have to touch the ground with the ball
This warm up is a good and simple exercise for kids,both in defense and attack,to understand use of space and time on movement. NOTICE If the number of passes is too low or there are too much interceptions,enlarge the field.
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