This game is very similar to a real situation. Key difference is that the 'D' is a rectangle and forwards can score from anywhere once inside the opposition's rectangle.
Key points from which relate to a real game:
Options to add-in:
This game can have many objectives:
Whatever the objective, there should also be a simple drill which players can practise after 6-8 minutes of actual play time.
Coaches to allow players to openly discuss positives/negatives at breaks, but they must have identified both (where possible)
in more ways than one
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