- 5 vs 5
- Played in small area with marked D's
- Must have 2 players in the D whilst defending
- High intensity drill
- Small pitch increases pressure on ball carrier
- Players should be careful of positioning as can potentially restrict passing channels
- Should be short, sharp and fast
- Size of the pitch is dependent upon players ability
- Introduce stipulations into the game (number of touches, non-verbal etc.)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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