Play 6v6, 7v7 etc. Teams try to play forward to a target player in an advanced target zone to score. Only the target player is alowed in the target zone. Roate target player
Quality of pass Movement to receive (create space and support) Positive forward play (penetration) Receiving skills (1st touch) Progressions - Limit touches State x passes must be completed before ball passed into end zone Target player can move in to main playing area and has to time run into zone Create wide channel that must be used in build up play.
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