4v4 in Sq + 4 neutral (2/team), outside on each leg. Defending team start with the ball. Attacking work to win possession. Wingers become active, timed run into target area. attacking team move into penalty area to score from open play - Scoring 5pts pass through gates into scoring area with 1st time cross or shot 3pts pass through gates into target area 1pt open play from sq. Defending Maintain possession for 10 passes, passing through both neutral players - switch to be become attackers possession lost - organise to defend, create a defensive block. Progression Constrain attackers to make a penetrative pass within 6 secs reduce defence passes as necessary
Transition from Attack to defend vice versa - Angle & Timing of runs, movement off ball - creating space Angle, weight and timing of passes
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