Attacking team attack big goal. They must enter a wide area in each possession phase before attempting to score a goal. Defensive team score by passing the ball through either of the small coned goals. If numbers are odd, give attacking team the overload. Experiment with using neutral players in wide areas who play for team in possession. Make it easier by reducing number of defenders. Make it harder by moving ball into both channels before scoring.
Quality of pass Creating goal scoring opportunities - be decisive Look to create 2v1s in wide areas
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