Brave Play Between Boxes
Encourage players to become confident, creative dribblers in and around the penalty area. The aim is to develop bravery on the ball, improve 1v1 execution, and create a mentality of attacking defenders directly in goal-scoring moments.
Pitch Setup
Setup
- ✓Set up a 7v6 game across two-thirds of the pitch
- ✓One team (green) can only score by dribbling, and are not allowed to pass - they must take defenders on
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