Encourages use of wide defenders and width in attack to get the ball forward and deliver crosses.
Play even teams. Use a floating neutral player if needed. Four neutral players who cannot be tackled stay in their boxes and play for the team in possession. The keeper starts the game by serving the ball to a team mate who can play to either neutral player in the full back position. The receiver can then play the ball back infield or directly down the line/channel to a neutral player in the forward position who looks to deliver an effective cross/pass. The keeper can pass direct to a neutral full back.
Encourages use of wide defenders and width in attack to get the ball forward and deliver crosses.
Good passing into the box, first touch with head up, and good technique and decision on delivery.
Area: 70x50 yards pitch 10x20 yard box in each corner Players: 16 (5v5 plus 4 neutrals and 2 keepers) Equipment: Two goals, cones, balls
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