Reds set up 4-3-1 v yellows 3-4-1-1 Wide game - ball must go through at least one wide channel in build up play. Only one red permitted in each channel. Red goals count as 2 -yellow goals count as 1. Yellows also get a point each time a cross from byeline is met by yellow team first in box, even if goal is not scored.
Encourage wide players to beat player and cross once FB is beaten. Encourage yellows to get on to the ball from crosses. 2v1s in wide areas.
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