
starts a 2v1. everytime ball goes out of play another attacker comes onto pitch with the ball and another defender joins. keep going till all players are on the pitch. p: add wide players who can be used by both teams. defenders try to play out and find gates.
as numbers get larger look for organisation can attackers go at pace when smaller numbers and be patient when numbers get larger can attackers use wide players to create an overload
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