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.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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