Start with 7 v 7 and 2 magic men on both wings
To score a goal players must use at least 1 magic man in build up or cross.
Progression 1
Players Must use both Magic men
2
Anyone can go into wings
no magic man
the ball must be passed succesfully into all 3 sections of pitch before scoring
Open Body
Look Both Ways
Use of Space
Do players identify to pass receive and switch play as early as possible
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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