2 teams 4 v 4 plus 4 neautral players. Outside players should be targert strikers on top and bottom and wingers or fullbacks on sides. Each team has their own half in which they are trying to keep possesion and make 10 passes to score a goal. If defending team wins the ball they must pass it to their target striker and then move quickly to their grid. Outside neutrals follow.
Possession team quick ball movement Possession team must have good off the ball movement. If possession is lost can you win it back immediately in your own half? Defending team pressure, cover, balance Defending team if you win it can you attack straight away or do you need to make a short pass first? Neutrals are you in a position to help and can you quickly transition?
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