Split the pitch as shown, standard match but the players must ensure that at least one player is in each section at all time. If a team has no player in a section the other team are awarded a goal.
The idea here is not to restrict players to a particular area but more to create an awareness of whether they have cover and communication to get team mates to cover their runs. It will also help them to keep the pitch "big" by maintaining width.
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