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, next player from each team enters into pitch for support upon contact with the ball, players attempt to score on opposite side goals, and players must complete 2 passes before shot.
Keep track of goals per team
Keeping eye on the ball
Legal hip/shouler contact to gain advantage to ball
Controlled first touch
Maintain team possession after winning the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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