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LOGINCreate midfield space
With quick passing and movement, your players can open up defences and carve out goal-scoring chances.
WHY USE IT
With quick passing and movement, this should help midfielders learn how to open up the opposition and create goal-scoring opportunities.
SET UP
Create a playing area relative to the age and ability of your players, with two small goals back-to-back in the middle. We are using eight players and a goalkeeper for this session, plus a server.
HOW TO PLAY
Two teams play against each other. Both teams can score in either of the two back-to-back goals. Play starts when the ball is played in. If the goalkeeper gains possession, or the ball leaves the area, a new ball is served in. The goalkeeper puts any balls they gather into the net behind them. When a goal is scored, another ball is immediately served in.
COACHING POINTS
- Look for quick switches of play
- Be aware of the position of the goalkeeper – which goal is unguarded and easiest to attack?
- How can you make the most of the quick restarts?
- When you are out of possession, can you press quickly to win the ball back?
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