Organisation 40X30pitch separated into three zones End zones 5x20 and middle zone 20x20 Method 1v1 in each end zone 2v2-4v4 in middle zone Objective is to get ball from one zone, through the middle to the other zone Progression â have end players allowed to rotate positions, offer more fluidity and variability to create space
Key points Passing and receiving quality â can you turn? Man on â set Movement to receive and create space Third man running movements Play in future â anticipate next pass and make movements to support play Defending â press or delay? Prevent ball into end zone by screening? On winning ball can they retain?
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