Play keep ball. Teams need to keep possession for as long as possible or up to a set number of passes (first to 10 passes etc.)
Try and take the predictability out of the game by disguising where the ball is going and using sudden changes of pace and direction.
Get players to pass to the outside players, away from the defenders and try and keep depth in the game.
Progression: Play 7v7 on a whole pitch.
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