4v4. Teams keep possession for as long as possible or up to a set number of passes (first to 10 passes etc.) Variation: 1) Introduce goals at each end. One team gets 5 balls(chances) to score (place the balls next to their own goal). If they lose possession, they lose a chance. When they run out of chances, other team attacks.
Feedback: Think about your shape as a team (i.e. square, 2 players wide, one leading high) to maximise passing options for the player in possession. Can you keep that shape as you move up and down the pitch?
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