Split players into 2 teams or 3 with a rotation if to large for sensible numbers and player 5-7 minute games, reviewing with the team off the pitch. The pitch has 2 different widths the narrow area, which will condense the play and the wider width with will allow freer play. Play starts in the narrow area, and the area only changes when the coach blows to allow it to change. Focus: Recognising when to play short quick passes and when to exploit the pace on the wider pitch. prescanning and vision will play a large part in this game. How to players react to the difference pitch widths? defensively: how do players defender the smaller and large spaces? can players defender the important parts of the pitch? Progressions: limit touches players have to get ahead to create space have to recieve the ball facing forward.
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