4v4 +GK Set the ball into a wide area for a cross. Attackers vs defenders in the box. Attackers in box are outnumbered so movement and/or physicality is key. Swap attackers to next group after every attack, defenders remain until all attacking groups have gone twice then are rotated.
Remove the GK if needed to allow more chances Discuss types of crossing and what could be useful or different types of attackers Discuss creating mismatches with attackers and defenders
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