Separate into 2 teams and begin at markers spaced 5 yrds apart on one side of a 20x30yrd pitch
Coach sets up opposite side from markers and serves ball into the 10 yrd space.
The first 2 from each team battle to win the ball, gain control, and take a shot on opposite side goal
Keep track of goals per team
Keeping eye on the ball
Legal hip/shouler contact to gain advantage to ball
Controlled first touch
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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