5 v 5 with 5 players outside pitch. Pitch say 45 x 60. 2 neutral goal keepers.
Start with Keeper rolling ball to team mate, this team attcake to try and score a goal in opposite goal. if it breakswon the opposing team launches a counterttack. As soon as a goal is scored the attacking team retain possession, goalkeeper starts play and attcking team attacks opposite goal. The previous defendin team leave the pitch and the 5 players on the outside must quickily become the dfending team.
- Speed of attack, use the ball and the whole pitch to drag the defenders out of position.
-Be patient keep possession
Transition quickily to next attack once goal scored to score the next one before the defending team can form.
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