A conditioned game to encourage 6 a side play. Working on shape for 6 a side.
When in possession, the formation should switch from 2-2-1 to 1-3-1 or 1-2-2; ensuring that one of the defenders has pushed into midfield and/or on the midfielders has also pushed into attack.
When out of possession, both defenders must stay in their zone (blue cones)
Add a 2 touch limit to this conditioned game.
in more ways than one
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