Possession with passing/shooting accuracy.
Makes a big grid about 20X20m
Three gates as goals with small areas. The teams must keep the ball in the squares (if it goes out passed in by opposing teams)
Play specific time period
Depending on ability start with limited touches 2/3 and the focus is pass and make space.
Players need to think about switching play and support play.
Take off touches and see of players decision making skills remain.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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