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U14 and up . Defend as a back line . Perform the demands of your position

Back Line: Crosses

Set up

Players
14 or more players. Use 7 attackers in a 1-2-4 shape attacking a full-size goal. Use 7 defenders, including the goalkeeper, in a 1-4-2 shape defending the full goal and attacking three mini goals after regaining possession.
Keeper
Yes, one of the seven defenders.

How it runs

  1. 1.Start Player no.4 behind the red line in the central area.
  2. 2.Begin when Player no.4 plays the ball in.
  3. 3.Every attack must go through one winger.
  4. 4.No other player may enter the wide zone until the winger's first touch.
  5. 5.Do not use goal kicks.
  6. 6.Both teams compete to score.
  7. 7.The attacking team works the ball into wide areas and uses the wingers to provide crosses.
  8. 8.If the defenders regain possession, they have no more than one minute to attack the three mini goals.
  9. 9.Limit every attacking phase to a maximum of one minute.

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