Big square (20x20m) is divided for 4 less (10x10m)
Inside one little square with ball can be only 3v1.
Both two other red players must set in two nearest opposite squares and create new space to play. The second blue player have to waiting on one of three squares, between two red players, and try to win the ball in the pass moment. When reds changes the square, the other blue starts to play against 3 reds.
Blue attempt to press red, to play in the squares with goals for to win the ball there, to score after regain the ball.
Pay attention to the setting of the players.
Movement without the ball and creating a space for playing.
Playing on one/two touch.
Quick ball operation and penetration passing
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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