Small sided match - players in each team restricted to green area.
Jockers on the wings - restricted to the yellow area. will play for the team in posession.
- restrict wingers to max of three strides
- take away zones and all players can tackle the winger
Use the wings when route to goal is not available.
Pass to wing and make lead run to space to receive back.
This demands good vision and spacial awareness. good ball carry with vision.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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