SETUP:
- 20x20 area divided into 4 grids
- 16 players, 4 teams of 4
- Play 4v3 in a 10x10 grid and leave 4th player of defending team in adjacent empty grid
- When defending team wins the ball transition to teammate in adjacent grid, shift across and play 4v3 in that grid
PROGRESSION
- Limit touches
- Award points for transitions
COACHING POINTS
- Maximise the use of space
- Safe side passing, appropriate weight of pass
- Scan for and take 1st touch away from pressure
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