
Normal game resumes in middle of pitch. Blues have to attack by playing ball wide and passing/ crossing ball in. if orange win the ball, they attack into coned areas. Progression blues can come inside rather than just pass from the blacked out area.
Movement to support. First touch. Aggression in possession. Drive with ball. Choice/ quality of pass. Choice of dribble/ pass.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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