Balls start on half was and one of the blues start to play towards the goal with keeper in it. They will get 5 points if it goes wide then comes into the middle and the weak side attacking midfielder scores. 3 Points from a switch then to the attacking midfielder from a cross out wide to finish. 2 points for a switch then finish 1 point for a regular goal. 1 v 1 in the wide areas, but can move outside these areas. Defernders in red will look to play out to the goals to score 2 points each time.
Attacking midfield positioning and runs. Switching out quickly, potentially through the 6 or even the attacing midfielders.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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