20 min
12-18 players
Small-sided games
Possession game in 2v4 then 4v8 with central zone (U17)
Small-sided game with 3 teams of 4 players and a central zone ("river") to work on positioning and movement in tight spaces.
Description
Mark out a zone of approximately 30x40m consisting of a central area 5m wide. Then place 6 small goals all around the main area. Form 3 teams of 4 players. The first 2 teams will position themselves in the side areas, and the last team will place 2 players in the central area and 2 other players ...
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