Pitch is split into three areas wiht two small goals placed in each end. One defender and attacker are locked into each goal zone. Midfield players play in the central and look to either score direct into the goal or play the ball into the striker. the striker can either shoot or lay the ball off for the midfielder who can make a forward run into the end zone. Defending midfielder can track the run into the zone and defend. Transition - Natural transitions occur PROGRESSION 1. both midfielders can join the attack (now both defending midfielders can track into zone) 2. Add big goals and goalkeepes
- sharp movement from attacking midfielder -stay goalside and track runners for defending midfielders -starting body position to stop direct shot
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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