Create a small area about 3m square with a cone on each corner. 4 players (1 side each) and 1 player in the centre.
Ouside players to keep possession. Ball must be passed through the square to a member of their team. Player in the centre to steal the ball.
Ball pace and accuracy - don't want to see balls flying off the pitch
QUESTIONS:
How can they steal the ball?
How can they protect the ball?
KEY VOCAB:
movement, vision, pace, direction, communication
in more ways than one
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