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Context
The Manager of this team wanted his team to make effective use of space on the pitch. This was especially important for them as they were about to move up from 7-a-side to 9-a-side, so they would soon be playing on bigger pitches. Before going onto a more expansive exercise which mirrored the dimensions they would soon be playing matches on, we started with this game of Hornets - one of my favourite possession games!
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Coaching Points
* Focus on short passing (timing/weight) & close control.
* Test speed of play, movement off the ball & making good angles.
* Encourage players to receive the ball across the body.
* Challenge awareness of space, team-mates and opponents.
* Monitor decision making and communication.
