on 1/2 pitch. U16s do this first then swap with U14s. Attack vs defence: 6v5 or 7v6 The ball always starts from a 16yd hit. The ball cannot go through the coned area but players can go through the coned area. Defenders score 5 points for scoring in the goal on right side of half way and 1 point for goal on left side of half way. If the ball goes off the side of the pitch, start again from a 16yd hit Defensive: Ball should either go wide or a short pass to the screens. Protect the centre of the pitch Attacking: Need to set a good press. Create height
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