- Pitch split into 9 zones (3 x 3)
- 6 players
- Players should post between the different areas to move up the pitch
- Can pass through an entire box i.e. left wing all the way to right wing
- Ball pace is key
- Emphasis should be placed upon collecting the ball in a position that will allow the next pass to take quickly
- Prescanning should be practiced due to lack of pressure
- Add defenders
- Add various rules (maximum number of touches, non-verbal, maximum time spent in a single box etc.)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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