Recap points from previous sessions - development from 1v1 - 4v4 then to delay session previous - communication, deciding when to press, recognising triggers to press and working as a unit not individual, be patient. Split teams evenly depending on numbers - set a captain who decides formation etc - Let them play for 5 minutes then bring in and in teams ask them to try and dictate the oppositions play. Bring individuals out and ask what they thought that meant and what were they trying to do.
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