One game of possession based football while being small match ups aswell.
Pitch is split into 3 areas
Each section has 2/3 players from each team, they are not allowed out of there area (to be marked by cones)
Use each section correctly, defenders vrs attackers (both goal ends) and the midfield section to be a midfield battle.
Each section should be looking to make space for the others sections and making the pass easier.
To score they have to stop the ball on the oppisite teams line goal.
First to 5/10 or just as many goals in possible in certain amount of time.
Make sure players are making space and also closing down other players in their section when they dont have possession
Make the drill harder by making the areas smaller or allow less touches
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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