TOPIC / THEME To improve the quality of passing in a 3v3 or 4v4 (+ GK) practice.

Open play - players should look to create passing opportunities to keep possession

Take advantage of all shooting opportunities.

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

Players look to create space for themselves and team-mates , then exploit the space by creating

shooting opportunities

ORGANISATION:

Open Play

When to pass forward or pass back, decision making is now important

When to pass forward - when there is support

in advance of the ball

When to pass back - when there is support

behind the ball

KEY FACTORS:

Question: In order to penetrate and score what decisions need making about passing and support? Answer: Spaces have to be created and exploited by running off the ball When to support behind When to support in advance When to pass forward When to pass back

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