Setup: 1/4 pitch, 2 large cone squares. 2 teams. 2 sets of bibs. Procedure: Teams can attack any box. 1 neutral GK defends each box. Each team scores 1pt for passing into a box and back out to a team-mate. 1 player on each team can enter a box to receive a pass. Variations: One-Box Possession Game: Start with 2 games on smaller pitches, each containing 1 cone box. Then merge into one large game with 2 boxes Whenever ball goes out of play, coach throws in a random ball Attacking overload i.e. 5v3. Attackers must make [5] passes before scoring. If defenders can carry the ball outside of the playing zone, they score 1pt, or change the defenders. If no GKs: 1 neutral outfielder guards each box. Rotate every few minutes. OR 1 player per team in each box, to receive passes/stop oppo from receiving.OR 1 random player per team can enter a box at any time.
Questions/feedback: Play to the space or play into congestion? How do you make the space bigger? (receivers go long and spread out) GK focus: Footwork Kick-clearing / kick-passing
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