Progress into a small sided game 6 vs 6 including goalkeepers. One player from each team must stay in the opposition half at all times. Offsides played. No goalhanging. Emphasis on attacking and defending philosophies worked on in pevious drill. When goalkeeper has ball work on full backs splitting and pushing higher up to create a 3vs4 on attack. Look for defensive recoveries & counter-attacks.
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