Set out a pitch roughly 40x60yds and split into 2 halfs. Split into 2 even teams but make it uneven between the two halfs i.e. 2v2 and 1v1 or a 3v3 and 2v2. This ensures there is an overload each time. The coach rolls the ball in to get the game running and chooses one team to attack a goal. If the red team start they keep the ball and pass this into the other half to a team mate and join the attack (either making a 4v3 or 3v2). The team keep the ball trying to create opportunities to shoot. When the game breaks down or a team scores the coach rolls the ball into another team to attack. A player can drop back into a half for the team in possession to get the ball moving to the other half.
Move the ball quickly to keep the attack moving Identify opportunities to shoot early Communicate Be positive
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