4 v 4 conditioned game.
Both teams can use the players on the side of the pitch to pass to. The players on the side of the pitch must return the ball with one touch.
When a team scores, the opposing team quickly swaps out with the team on the side.
Make options and space to receive the ball in.
As defending team, stay compact and block passes between the lines.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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