Organisation:
30m x 30m square split into 1 section
Any number of players but must be two defenders in each of the two sections. Above I have shown 8 or 9 v 2 or 3 (x2) = 12 players
Objectives:
This is a moving 'BARCELONA game, where the teams play 8 v 3 possession games. Coach spells out B.A.R.C.E.L.O.N.A passes, they all continue to pass and retain possession from the defenders but if defenders get the ball Coach spells out B.A.R.C.A
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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