Create two teams and create a narrow pitch in the half. This narrow space is more likely to create areas of congestion where we want the players to move the ball in different directions and make correct decisions.
Let the game flow where possible, but it might be worth pausing and askin questions of the players when they make correct or incorrect decsions. This ensures that players understand the descisions they are making.
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