Developing on from playing form the back session and playing through midfield.
Aim of the session is to try and play through/ score via utilising the wide channels. There is no restrictions on the game but if they score via/ after playing through the wide channeld then they get 3 goals as oppose to 1.
Encourage positivity in a 1v1 scenario, encourage positive forward play, how can they create space out wide. Speed and creativity in 1v1, quality in decision making ie ball into box/ playing someone through.
Still wanting to try and play out from the back, so quick movement from the defenders when the keeper recieves the ball and confidence to receive under pressure. How can central players utilise space to create a 1v1 situation for wingers.
Timing and variation of movement from strikers when attacking the box
Recieve beyond opposing player, when got ball utilise the width of the pitch.
Bring in transition into defensive shapre when you lose the ball.
Give individual challenges/ coaching points.
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