Here the exercise will start with a 2:3 towards the goal, the Blue team can only score via the left or right side of the field. Once the red team get the ball they have to counter as quickly as possible as a group against the 3:2, This exercise is long so there are lots of chances to stop the players and explain the movements while in a counter.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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