Middle blue players start with ball and play 3 v 1 in small grid. Once red wins the ball they then play the ball outside to team mates and they play 5 v 3 vs blue. Middle player plays like a mid field to link up passes to switch the field. Can make this a game with every 5 passes equaling 1 goal
Good ball movement. Are the players in possession making themselves open. Are the red players using the midfielder to get the ball across the pitch?
Play 1 touch or 2 touch depending on skill level and success.
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