
Make narrow playing areas across a quarter of the pitch. Play 3v3, stopping the ball on end line to score. Should create lots of 1v1 situations.
Work on elimination skills and ball carry. Make a small pitch âbigâ â height, width, depth. Know when to take a player on and when to hold up
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