Organise the group into 3 teams, 2 teams play a generic game whilst 1 teams are on the outside of the pitch. Players on the outside play for the team in possession and Switch teams after a set period. What to Look for Do the players: - Use the outside players well to create a numerical advantage? - Control the ball in the direction in which they next want to pass? - Who have passed the ball attempt to take up new positions to help team mates? Changes to the Game is it too hard (Regression) - Players on the outside can't be tackled. (Safe Zone) is it too easy (Progression) - Players on the outside can only have 1/2 touches.
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