The two teams play 4v4 + 2 keppers on double the area of the penalty area. The third placed team in four parts outside the field of play. External players provides cross-pass to the box, and inside players try to get the ball and score a goal. If the goalkeeper catches the ball, it starts a long throw the ball, to an external player.
1. Heading skills
2. Keeper skills - Catching a high cross, start to counterattack.
3. Cross skills
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