Create a grid approximately 35x25m. Assign 4 defenders (yellow players) 2 on each side. The rest of the players are split to the white cones as shown in the image.
PROGRESSION
Game begins with the goalkeeper providing a pass to the blue player next to him. He dribbles the ball towards the opposite side. At the same time 2 blue players from the middle line enter the pitch to provide support and play 3v2 against the yellow players.
The same sequence from the goalkeeper on the opposite side.
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