Big square (20x20m) is divided for 4 less (10x10m)
Inside one little square with ball can be only 3v1.
Both two other red players must set in two nearest opposite squares.
Players from the second one team are plased in three fields (every in one).
Possession team, attempt to hold the ball in own field and play to the opposite field to the second team's player. Both teammates have to come to the field with the ball. At the same time, second one player from chasing team try to regain the ball.
Players from the possession's team, after passing, have to move to the free fields (every player have to be set in one field)
Pay attention to the setting of the players.
Movement without the ball and creating a space for playing.
Playing on one/two touch.
Quick ball operation and penetration passing
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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