Emphasize passing out to the sides, and goalie finding the open man out to the side; if the attacking team rushes and wins the ball, they must play the ball to the middle and attempt to score;
Recieving team must communciate and work together, emphaize support - use words to communicate - "you have support"
Any ball played in the middle from recieving team incurs a penalty (Push ups, jumping jacks) - coaches choice on first infraction, players choice for any subsequent infraction
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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