Organisation

Grid 30 x 36 yds (or two penalty areas) with two tram lines 10 yds wide.

• Three defenders in each half with two wide wingersGoalkeeper throws the ball to W1 who sets up W2 to cross.
• Repeat on opposite side, goalkeeper to W3 who sets up W4 to cross.

Key Points

• Adjust positions as ball travels
• Body positions- front foot, check over shoulders.
• Assess the flight- is it quick and flat, high and slow.
• Attack the space-zone.
• Contact-bottom of ball
• Clearence-high, wide, long.
• compactness after ball has been cleared
• Defending back post

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