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Soccer: Changing 4 v 2

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Steve, Clayesmore Prep School

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3 teams of 2, with 2 teams combining to play against the 3rd team.

If the 3rd team get the ball, the team that lost the ball becomes the defending team and the other two teams combine to try and keep possession.

COACHING POINTS

Emphasis on the through ball.

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The 5 attackers must get the ball from one end zone to the other without losing possession to the defenders.

Encourages use of width, depth and possession.

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