Progression:
The ball is not allowed to stop. If it does stop your team loses possession
Each time the ball is passed the player making the pass must show for a combination
There is a time limit in each square, they must score in this time
In the defensive section the team has 6 seconds in which to shoot; In the midfield section the team has 4 seconds in which to shoot; In the attacking section the team has 3 seconds in which to shoot
Coaching Points:
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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