
- Two even teams w/ GKs- Field split into thirds- Rondo in central third/Striker combo (fit formation) and D in final thirds- Teams play into attacking third and go to goal- Send players from central third w/ ball Progressions: - passer goes w/ ball 3v2 - third man goes w/ ball 3v2 - D goes w/ ball for recovery run - send multiple players w/ ball
Attacking principles Counter attacking Speed of play
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