Purpose: Score as many points by retaining possession, emphasizing passing and receiving while thinking tactically about where the ball should go next.
Numbers: 2 teams of four. 2 grids going
Time: 3 x 4 min. 1min between for coaching points
Next level- adapt how your tam scores. Carry in pass out, pass in carry out. Flat passes etc. Enlarge the field and change numbers. Ask team "what does this change"
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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