A 4 v 2 drill depending on which team has possession.
A square box is set up using cones. 2 blue and 2 white players are outside this box.
The two players defending must prevent the opposing team retaining the ball. Once possession is relinquished the players outside the box are unused awaiting their team gaining possession again.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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