SETUP:
- 10x10 square inside a 20x20 square
- 2 Teams, 4 (Blue) and 9 (Red)
- Team of 4 plus 1 red start in 10x10 square and rondo
- If red can win ball, play out to team mates then rondo becomes 9v4 in the larger square
- If blue win ball and can play back into small square the 4v1 rondo begins again
- 1pt for every 5 passes
COACHING POINTS:
- Maximize the space available when in possession
- Utilie good off the ball movement to also create space
- Play on 2 when possible
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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