Play an attack v defence game always starting with a free hit/long corner/side line. Defenders aim will be to clear the ball in to two goals wide either side of the half way line. Make sure we swap defenders regularly . Ideally 5 v 5 if numbers allow, if they do not go 5 v 4 or even 5 v 3 Looking for structure of the players on the ball (midflieders creating width, forward creating height and spare defender sagging slightly deeper. Give it a go a few times and see what seems to be working for the attackers and then emphasise this to them. If line to goal is not covered then play the ball straight in and look for outcome, this will also be a key defensive principle make sure we always have someone in front of the ball to stop that crash ball.
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