To progress this in to a game, a 8v7 match is played on a narrow pitch.
The defending team line-up in a "4-2" formation, with a goalkeeper.
The attacking team line up in a "3-3-2" formation, with no goalkeeper.
The attacking team, without the use of the wings, must try and find a way through the defenders to get through on goal.
If the defenders win the ball, they can attack and try and score down the other end of the pitch.
If the attackers take a shot and score, miss or the keeper saves (and holds), the game restarts with the attacking team in possesion from their own goal.
This teaches the players the importance of decision-making and trying to find the key pass through. It also forces the defenders to work as a unit and try and play the offside.
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