Small sided pitches to now be split into thirds. Players to play 2v2 in middle section with supporting players in the final thirds. Teams are trying to score into opponents goal as in first part to session. Should the team decide to pass the ball backwards to their supporting player, the supporting player can join the middle third and form a 3v2. The other supporting player will act as a goalkeeper for the defending team. Should possession of the ball change; the supporting player must return to their third and the team now in possession may use their supporting player.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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