Small-sided game. Uneven teams is okay. If group is large, split into 2 games.
Coach instructs 1 team to carry out a secret mission for [x] mins.
The mission can relate to the aim of the session.
Examples of secret missions:
Swap the teams, then give out 2 more secret missions in the same way.
Variations:
Feedback:
Give a bonus point to a team that succeeded in their mission.
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