Pete,
Although I can understand why you posted this, remember it IS just your opinion.
Its funny you have posted this, I felt the same way in my early coaching days. I used to use 5v5, but have found that the best and fastest transition from actual training to integration into play in matches is from 3v3.
From 3v3 you can have all the tactics, individual technical elements and under far more constant pressure than you will find in 5v5.
5v5 is much better suited (in my opinion) to practising tactical pattern play where the 3 units of a team (defence midfield and attack) need more players to create the realism of true match play
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