6 v 6 or 7 v 7 game. 60 x 40.
Aim is to receive and play forwards through the thirds – recognise when it is on to combine with supporting players. Can players find space quickly to receive.
Numbers – 5/6 (D) 7/4/8/11 (M) 9 (A).
Maximum of 2 touches to finish.
Key points
Passing and receiving quality – can you turn? Man on –
set
Movement to receive and create space
Third man running movements
Play in future – anticipate next pass and make
movements to support play
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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