30x 30 m area divided in quarters.
Defenders are allocated to a quarter each with the objective to win the ball
Attackers spread out equally around the outside
Attackers have to travel through a quarter to pass ball onto new attacker who completes the same objective.
Movement from players off the ball to get into best position to recieve away from the defender.
Foot in which players travel the ball with.
Progression.
Attackers have to travel through two zones before passing.
Defenders are free roaming.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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