split the group into 6s with 2 players in bibs in the middle of the square. The 4 players round the outside have to look after the ball. If the defenders intercept the ball the swap with the person who played the pass. Focus, vision to move the ball. Movement off the ball to create space. communication. Defensive focus: making the pitch smaller, working in a pair, body position. Progressions: limit number of touches forefits for defenders if they allow the attacker to get 5, 10, 15 passes no stationary player for more than 5 seconds.
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