Make 3 zones like showed in picture Red are attackers / Blue are defenders Coach passes to Red. Game 3 vs 3 starts plus extra Red players in end zone. He tries to receive the pass and score the goal. Every Red player can score If Blue win the ball, they attack other side with two small goals pass directly to Blue and game 2 vs 1 starts or one Blue player can run to new zone. Then one Red player also allowed to run to new zone - game 3 vs 2 starts
Use 1-2 touches Switch side to side Communication Defenders play narrow, so no passes through
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