Need:- Goals, Bibs, Balls Players:- 16 Area :- 30x20 Aim: - Teams look to play through the thirds and score, they might need to combine in the central area. How to:- Regular 2 goal game with middle zone designated the `combination corridor`. Within the middle zone a constraint of 1 or 2 touch to encourage clever & quick combinations. Players drop in the receive between the lines. Explosive movement to create space for individual or team-mate. No conditions on end zones, where players can dribble & control the tempo. Give players positions to help with structure
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