SSG - 5v 5 on small pitch
Normal football rules initially. Then introduce conditions.
Condition 1 - players can only score with 1st touch
Condition 2 - Attacking players must all be in attacking half for a goal to count.
Condition 3 - defending players must all in defensive half or conceded goal counts double.
Normal football rules.
Encourage width and penetration in attack, depth and concentration in defence.
Quality of pass - weight, direction, passing lines.
Movement to receive passes.
Movement to create space.
Consider limiting touches to create quicker play.
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