Attacking team of 8 set up with midfield 3 and front 3 along with 2 who act as CB/FBs. Defending team of 7+GK set up in 4-2-1 shape(1 plays like advanced midfielder). Play starts with GK playing long ball to attacking team who play, looking to use patterns and runs worked on to create scoring opportunities. Defending team try and score in either mini-goal.
Progression: There are balls placed wide at around halfway point of area, if defending team score or make attempt to score then attacking wide player gets ball from wide and start counter-attack, midfield runners important here as more than likely be a cross
Same as Previous practice
Confidence in possession
Attack the box if ball is wide
Reemphasise patterns and how they can be used
in more ways than one
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