16s
Go through options getting them to answer if poss
1. Pass out wide to L/RB and up line
2. If no wide pass on, a fwd shows towards the ball and rolls strong to get eyes up pitch
Practice both options first for 5-10mins without any opposition, each side of pitch split by cones
Then practice with one team defending (maybe split into U10/U12 here). 4-5mins each
Emphasise that if the forwards are under pressure it's important that they roll-out/turn round and pass to the defenders who will supporting behind to 'rebuild the attack' - helps us get the fwds up into the D
in more ways than one
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