Two 5v5 games on a 25 of the pitch
To recieve the ball you must lead in to a different zone to he one you hve started in.
Play 4 x 7 min games
game 3 and 4, add in a central box where you can not be tackled if you lead in to and recieve
find space and lead hard to space to recieve.
First touch on the move to space (ideally forward) footwork on first touch to diactate where you take the ball next
Chance to discuss and explore how to overload one side of the pitch, double stacking, exchange of space.
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