Small Sided Game - 6v6 - Overload - Playing Through the Thirds
40x30 Pitch
6 v 6
2v1 in Defensive/Attacking Third (Defensive Overload)
2v2 in Middle Third
Players must combine with each other before passing into the next Third
Progression 1:
Players must combine with each other before passing into the next Third. Player who makes the pass can enter the next Third but must return to original Third when the phase of play breaks down
Progression 2:
Players must combine with each other before dribbling or passing into the next Third. Player who enters the next Third must return to original Third when the phase of play breaks down
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