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factors affecting the game plan

what are the factors affecting the game plan

MPHUMEZI KABAPlayer, South Africa

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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi Mphumezi,

There are a few things that could affect your game plan. When you construct a game plan, you should think about the strengths and weaknesses of the players in your team as you will want a plan that plays into your players strengths. Also if you know the opposition, you should try to attack their weaknesses. You might also have change a game plan depending on conditions. For example you should play a more condensed game if the conditions are very windy.

Matt

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