2 groups of 4 or 5 players in diagonally opposite sections of the grid. And 1 group of 3 or 4 defenders in the middle square. The aim of the game for the two groups is to string 4 passes together and then feed the ball to the diagonally opposite group via the options provided by the 2 members of their group that make runs into the vacant squares. The aim for the defending pairs is to win the ball by workign as a pair
For the attacking team: 1. Quickness of decision-making/ passing 2. Calmness on the ball, picking the right pass 3. Body positioning to make the following pass easier
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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