using 10/12 players - split in to 5v5 or 6v6
pass to hold possession for as long as possible
area split in to 2 halves
2 teams pass the ball to teammates keeping possession
add in a passive defender to apply pressure - can only intercept
progression - time on ball, touches on ball etc.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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