-6 even teams with 3 different color pinnies.
-3 teams with different pinnies on each half of the field.
-Start in small groups (Red,Blue, Black) making short passes.
-When you hear "large group", expend passing to all three groups on your half SSL.
-When you hear "2 V 1", one group is defending against the other two.
-Listen to Coach to move back to small groups, large groups or 2 V 1.
-Finish up by joining all 6 teams. Still listening to Coach for changes.
-Movement without the ball.
-Quick decisions, know what you're going to do before you get the ball.
-Communication
-Pressure when on defense
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