
4V2 in Grid or 20X20 4 Keep Possession of Ball 2 win ball and score on small goals When coach blows whistle the 4 players find target or wide players in Final 1/3. Add 1 midfielder to final 1/3 to create 4V3
3 Players in Final 1/3 timing runs to check to mids Adding 3rd Player off the ball from midfield grid Dynamic Runs in Final 1/3 to create chances
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