Here is a simple warming up exercise for the girls to change the lane of attack. The player with the ball will pass to someone on the outside will run through the mine field and give the ball back.
The player who gets the ball back will play it wide to a forward who will eventually score.
After a few minutes talk to the girls about why changing lane in attack is important and how they can make it even faster.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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