
Teams play 4 v 4 with 2 Neutral players who play for both team Only Neutral players can play in both halfes but they can't score Team in possession must look to play forward through N player moving through either wide goal - followed by a combination in opposite half to try and score If attackers lose possession then they become defenders
Keep possession - safe side passing Movement off the ball - combinations Quick tempo - 1 /2 touches Workrate from N players to keep width and provide support
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