Attack vs Defence.
Groups of 6, 3 attacking 3 defending
Focus.
Defenders to focus on keeping tight and protecting the goal.
If one defender moves forward can the other players change their position to cover and secure the goal?
If defenders retrieve the ball can the play out from the back?
If defenders are holding position can the attackers switch play and utilise the space.
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