9v9 half field game. With goals and two goalkeepers included.
The aim of this drill:
BP: can you keep the ball moving with accurate passing and good ball speed. Can you break forward quickly and get a shot on goal.
BPO: how quick can you win the ball back, trigger press/cue (press as a team). win the ball and keep possession and score goals.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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