7-8m long and 15m width
5v5, defending team having 4 player line and 1 CDM, attacking team having wingers, striker and attacking midfielders.
Attacking team takes ball and tries to shoot as fast as possible.
Defenders have to stay close all the time and not give time or space to shoot or pass.
High intensity!
6x2min, after every set 3 players come in and 3 player goes out on each team.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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