Starting on half-way line Attacking in pairs, combine to score If lose possession, try to stop defending team from 'breaking out' Defenders try to stop attack and win possession Defenders in possession try to dribble through black gate Progression-after dribble through gate, pass ball through yellow gate
Attacking players 'give & go' or pass in triangles pass into space, or between defenders use width of pitch If lose possession, don't stop, must try to stop 'breakout' Defending players- work as team to stop attack don't rush to tackle, position in front of attacker and choose when to tackle or intercept If win possession, but path through gate blocked, switch play quickly via GK & attempt to dribble through gate on other side of pitch
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