Two pitches setup with defensive zone's and each with a goal and goalkeeper. Each zone can be setup with different lengths, widths to stress the players. Also with varying defenders in the zone/s.
In 2's the attackers move up the zones before getting a strike on goal, then moving to the next pitch.
defenders to pass out to next 2 attackers if ball won.
2v1 use the full width of area to beat defenders
good supporting positions/runs.
decision making dribble/pass/shoot
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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