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Trying to move the ball from side to side through the centre player. Paint the picture – player (1) is CB or goalie trying to get ball to striker (7). Imagine wide players are full backs, wide midfielders or wingers.

 

Rules –

  • Players on outside must stay on outside to start with – however they should be encouraged to create angles to make game more realistic.
  • 4 in middle try to get ball then score into small yellow goals.
  • Rotate orange bibs every 3 minutes.
  • Every time the striker is hit, within 2 passes of the middle players pass, a goal is scored for white team.

 

Progressions –

  • Allow players to come in and create realistic overlaps and also overloads in centre – however max 2/3 in at once.
  • Minimise touches for outside players or inside players.
  • Add in small goals behind the striker 10 yards away must turn and shoot with 2 touches. 

COACHING POINTS

  • Body shape when receiving pass.
  • Movement off the ball from all other players.
  • Focus on decision making of passes as well as movement of players.
  • Lifting the head early to minimise time to play pass.
  • Encourage talking to allow for players to know where team mates are - also the defensive 4 should talk when and where to press where and shape when not pressing. 

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