The first 10 minutes of the session will focus towards the skill of pressing the ball. To do this I will set up an isolated drill where players can work in small groups in order to build their confidence when performing individually. Pitches will be set up by cones, an area roughly the size of 15m x 25m. At each end of the area, there will be a small goal
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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