5v5 game with the wingers constricted to their wing in the attacking half and central players free to move in the entire central zone (def and att). Can the attacking wingers run with the ball in an attempt to attack the space in behind or cut the ball back in to space for players to strike on goal. Progressions: wingers can interchange with central players. wingers can have access to the defending wing zone as well.
Positive first touch into space Running with the ball at pace (under control) Crossing and cutting the ball into the central space.
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