Play 6 V 6. Teams line up with 2 Defenders, 2
Midfielders and 1 Striker.
Pitch is split into thirds. Ball can only be transferred into
next third by running with it.
Body position - need to be on half turn to see all of the pitch
Team mates create space by making runs and 2 v 1 situations
Promote running with the ball when there is space to attack
Move ball quickly to create space to be able to run with the ball
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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