7 vs 4 ( GK)
Depending on numbers sub players into positions rather than adding into drill so we can focus on doing things with speed.
Attackers:
- Ball speed
- Striker movements
- Patience with Possession:
1. Recycling the ball.
2. Choosing your opportunities.
Defenders (in order):
- Condensing the middle
- Forcing play wide
- Defending outside circle
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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