Developing on from playing form the back session.
Players are locked into zones when defending but one player can advance into the next box when attacking either via a run with or wothout the ball.
Only limitations are that the midfiielders are on restricted number of touches to encourage quick play, quick movement off the ball to support player with the ball and quick decision making.
Encourage positivity and receiving the ball on the half turn - passing to back foot to encourage positive forward play - how can they create space in the middle, utilise width with the ball, play quickly, midfield rotation.
How can players on attacking and defensive thirds assist the midfielders? - utilise width and length of pitch.
Give individual challenges/ coaching points.
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