How to operate: - This will be played on a normal sized field - 11 v 11 with subs - Depending on how much time you have to play the game try to incorporate half time as a review of the half and what players are doing right / wrong - Once half time is finished whoever was on the bench will replace the other players. - The players that get subbed off can come back on for those who didn`t to avoid players getting worn out Description: - This is a real game with half time and substitutions Tips / Rules: - If players are playing rough tell them to relax because it is only a practise game - Goals apply as normal
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