Team of 5+GK has to try and build out of goal and find small nets(Striker).
Defenders goal is to win the ball and score quickly.(Can introduce a rule limiting seconds to score)
Ball starts always on goal kick. Try to implement retreat line.
CM - Find space behind players who pressure to receive.
Close Winger - Come help give passing line
Opposite winger - go away, but stay wide to be target for switch
GK - talk and be available for pass back
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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