Players separated into two teams. One blue player and one red player inside a 4x4 grid.
PROGRESSION
Players begin by providing elbow pressure to one another. As soon as the coach shouts GO both players sprint and enter the designated field. Coach provides a pass to the first player entering the grid. The player will have to decide whether to shield the ball or turn with the ball and pass through the red posts. The defender tries to win the the ball.
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