Setup 25x30 pitch
Start 2 teams of 4 in diamond position
Ball is started in the center and teams play to goal in 3-5 minute games
Pressure ball
Cover positons
Win and transition
(coach keeps supply of balls to keep play moving)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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