Pitch size 40x30 Black lines feeder zones Blue lines offside line 2 games on a one time 5 Atackers with 2 defenders, GK and 1 feeder. Players have 5 to 10 balls and feeder passes to attackers. If ball is saved, goes out or defence clears ball. feeder sends in another ball. Progression Bring in offside line Ask players to try and finish with volley or header. Red v Blue 1st to score
Defenders to work as a team Good commuication Body shape when shooting on goal Look at attackers restart make it match related.
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