1 Gk + 4v4 inside the sq + 4 neutral on outside working for possession team.
Size area to suit skill level
Rotate teams every 5 min
Neutral players work with attacking team to create 1st touch shooting opportunites
Rules
Neutral players #7 & #11 allowed to cross ball 1st time only
Neutral players #8 & #6 can shoot 1st time
Aim
Attacking team to score as many goals as possible.
Defending team to minimise number of shots.
Progression minimise number of touches from attacking team
Incorporate an offside line (penalty spot??) to focus timed passes/runs
Timed runs
penetration passes
communication
Use of fakes and feints
Confidence to shoot 1st time
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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