Small game 5v3 with 4 players outside and 1 inside the field. 5 players plays for possession. 10 passing = 1 point. 3 players inside attempt to regain the ball and score to one of 4 small goals.
Players outside cannot stay in the goals.
Progression - exchanging position in middle.
5 team:
Create free space to play.
Quick passing.
Exchanging player inside.
3 team:
Organise the pressing to regain the ball.
After regain the ball and quick reaction to scoring
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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