2 x possession boxes on the 25 or just outside - inside the possession box they are looking to make 5 consecutive passes without the ball being intercepted for 1 point; when it is their turn, the coach blows the whistle and the team with the ball attack the goalwhile the others defend
Coaching Points: (2v1) - look to identify 2v1 situation and 1. draw thwe player 2. chuck into space for team-mate (short chuck ie. within reason)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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