1. Area 80 x 50 yards
2. Two teams play 4-3-1
3. Play unrestricted game
4. Nine bibs for each team
5. Cones/markings are for "part" activity of the session
1. Ball is played out from GK to defence and passed into midfield when possible
2.Defenders to provide passing options for GK
3. Midfielders to provide passing options for defenders
4. Play high tempo when possible
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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