SETUP
- 30x20 area
- 3 gates (1yd) along each long end line
- 4v4 plus a target player for each team
- Directional game. Team in possession scores a point by successfully passing to their target player through one of the three gates. Target player must receive the ball
- Receiving target player returns ball into play via another gate and to the opposing team
COACHING POINTS
- Recognize cues/triggers to play leading passes behind or coming short to bump the ball
- Chooses safe side passes, leading passes appropriately to allow team to turn or maintain possession
- Uses variation of passing and 1 or 2 touch to maintain possession
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