Set out a pitch 60x60yds sectioned into 4 even areas. Have two goals at each end. Split into two even teams. Each team must have a player in one of the areas at all times (this starts to get the players thinking about space and position of their teammates). Teams play a possession game where they have to move the ball through each of the 4 areas before they have a chance to shoot at goal (teams can score in any goal). Players can swap positions and is encouraged.
Awareness of teammates Movement off the ball to receive at an angle Move the ball quickly Communication
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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