Area: 30 x 25 metres grid (dependent on numbers)
· 4v4 inside the area, wall players on the outside. When In possession 8 v 4. Wall players can only move up and down along their line and cannot be tackled
· Can progress onto when a pass is played to wall player they come into area and are replaced by an inside player
Quality of pass – pace, weight and accuracy
· Individual movement to receive pass, open body shape, looking to play forward.
· Pass to feet or space? Let players make decisions
· Passing triangles – always at least two options for player on the ball
· Play in between and behind players
· Communication between players
in more ways than one
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