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Using width: 7v7 plus 3
- 15 min
- 10–16 players
- 7v7
- 9v9
- Build-up play
A session where the central players play a smaller game while wide players on the flanks give width and the chance to switch the point of attack. Good for 7v7 teams learning to use the full width of the pitch. See the video for the set-up. Source: Keepitonthedeck (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- The wide players stay as wide and high as possible.
- Central players look for the wide player when the flank opens.
- Switch sides once the opponents have shifted over.
- Receive facing the space.
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