2 Goalkeepers, 4v4 in central area, 2 floaters in the wide area 4v4 in the central area, attackers may use the wide players by passing to them Once a wide player receives the ball they are on the team of whoever played them the ball Wide players may leave the wide area once they receive the ball Wide players cannot defend Progressions: Far side winger can leave the wide area when either target receives the ball Remove the wide area restrictions
Team shape Decision to combine or go alone Cutting inside (wide players) Movement (create space/receive ball)
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