10m x 10m square
2 v 2 in the box; 4 players around the edge
Players can pass to any team mate, either on the edge or in the box
Scoring system options: time in possession; number of passes; number of times to "end" player
Passing angles; avoid the "shadow"
Passing & receiving under pressure
Introduce direction of play; can we play forward?
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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