4 mini goals opposing in 10x10 square
Divide into 2 teams 2v2 play
Coach throws the ball into space and Team A & B will advance 2 players aside to show for the ball and attempt to score in any of the 4 goals
* If a team wins the ball from the other's possesion - they must mobilize to the opposing goal side before attempting to score
** Increase to 3v3 then 4v4
Utilize changes of direction
Create space by moving to support
Marking
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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