Final Phase
Small-Sided Game (no goalkeepers)
Finish with small sided game 3 v 3 (No Goalkeepers). The practice should be concluded with a small-sided game reinforcing the coaching points from your drills.
Field Preparation
Entire Group (split into teams of three or fours) Area 20 x 20 yards Use Small Goals, Cones or Flag poles Supply of Balls Colored Bibs
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