at least 4 players on each team. 3 vs 3 within the box and the other players around the edge of the box. If a player in the middle passes to a player on the outside then they swap over. The players around the edge can step into the pitch to recieve the ball. The idea is to score. This can be used to help them score as they can pass to someone off the pitch who is next to their goal or get around the defenders in the middle of the pitch.
defenders want to mark/hold middle of the pitch as it covers direct line to goal attackers quick turn around is essential use players around the edge to eliminate defenders players around edge need to moving continuously to create passes for their team
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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