Using the pitch (usual end game pitch) have two 'channels' with a player in each channel- these two players are able to play for both teams (who ever passes them the ball), other players are not allowed in to tackle these.
Encourage players to get their heads up early Can we get the ball wide early? Decision making- do you play that hard pass or do you (team) needs 2,3,4 passes to get the ball wide Wingers- head up early attack the space and quality of pass!
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