Build up GK and CB Plus 2 midfielders.
Objective for build up team:
scoring on the small goals.
By getting the ball into the second phase.
they must keep one player in the second phase at all times. Other player can drop in to support buildup.
defensive team objective:
Winning the ball and scoring on the big goal with the gk.
they can send up 2 players max into the final phase to apply pressure.
Switch off teams so each player plays both attacking and defensive team.
Taking surveillance.(where to pass, Where to move, Where to dribble) (What do we defend, where are we on the field.
Communication.(Turn, Back, Man on, Rotate, Switch.)
Movement with out the ball.
Keeping shape (build up) (Pressing) ( Create density, can we get pressure on the ball.)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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