Start with normal match. 1 team attacks goal, defending team can win the right to attack by carrying over the attackersâ back line. Use the narrow-pitch sidelines. Progressions: 1) Coach shouts âwide pitchâ. Use the wide-pitch sidelines. Each team gets tackle-immunity in their right-hand corridor, but can only pass, not carry the ball. 2) Teams can carry the ball up their right corridor. 3) Use wide-pitch sidelines, full access to both teams and no tackle immunity anywhere. Variations: Mixed abilities: each member of the team must score before same player can score twice.
Feedback: How well did you use your right wing? How could you use it better? How does the game change when itâs a wide pitch? Is there more space in the middle?
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