Set Up as shown, pitch size vary to suit numbers. Attacking midfielders start by playing into forwards. The coach signals 2#'s of 4 waiting defenders to join in, the covering midfielder begins to recover. The aim is to score as quickly as possible. The defending team try to score in mini goals as quickly as possible. Rotate in 2's i.e. Midfielders become forwards who become defenders
Attacking Ball speed Determination to overlap, movement to create space (move defenders Penetrating passes, 1st time crosses, timed runs into box. Defenders Determination to recover position quickly. Covering defender to delay attack, body position "defensive habits"
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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