Variable space game as 5 v 5 or 6 v 6. Outlet shape, posting up midfielder and 2 high attackers to stretch height and width. Continuous matches in 3 teams. Sideline team gets feedback, one team has to double up and work fatigued against the fresher side. 3/4 mins per game max. Use green cards to create overloads.
Use flat marker disks to narrow the pitch as a progression and make them think about how to exploit the new space. change it back again.
Shape in possession
pressure on ball carrier
enhanced technical skills
with and without ball roles
height and width.
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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