Session 1 (Practice Games 3v3)
Area: 8m x 8m
Blues to keep possession. The defender is trying to win the ball and to protect it in a 1v1 against the player who gave the ball away. The defender will work for 30 seconds before changing with a player on the outside.
Session 2 (Technical Gameplay)
Area: 10m x 10m
Blues to keep possession. If the defenders win the ball, then they can score in any goal. The defenders will work for 45 seconds before changing with a Blue player.
Session 3 (Attacking Combinations In SSG’s)
Area: 8m x 8m (x2 areas)
Blues to keep possession. The defenders will work for 45 seconds before changing with a Blue player. If the defenders win the ball, then they are looking to score in any goal.
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