4:1 Work:Rest Ratio 2minute games, 30 second rest. One set of colours stay the other rotate (e.g. Red teams move to the left). 2 v 2 Teams play to the goal they are attacking, if they score they keep possession and pay the other way. Teams can play behind the goals. Field sizes can be made smaller or bigger. Can alter to 3 v 3.
Attacking team Movement Communication Possession Elimination Skills Passing Skills Connections Defensive Team Close Space Pressure on the Ball Accountability Tackling techniques
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