Here there will be a 3v3, in groups of more than 6 there will be players waiting by the trainer to change, do not change it to a 4v4 as the exercise is very intensive and they need the rest.
The trainer will throw 5 balls in and they the attackers and defenders will change.
FOCUS: Here the players should be thinking about how to get a ball under pressure but still making space for them selves. For example, once the trainer throws the next ball in, they should focus on making space for them selves instead of trying to score straight away.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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