6 x 6 - Focus on Wide Play
Players will implement skills they have practiced in Crossing & Finishing drills
Attackers attack the main goal focusing on getting the ball to the wide player and 'framing' the goal
Attackers should target Near Post, Far Post, Penalty Spot and the Edge of the Area
Defensive team should play on the counter attack aiming to score in the smaller goals set up on each wing
Only the wide Defensive and Attacking players can enter the safety zones on either side of the pitch
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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