Red player plays a firm pass to the blue player then immediately puts pressure on. The red player must act quickly and take the ball out either side of the square without the red player winning it. Take turns about trying fake and take it past the defender. Progress - once the player has taken the ball out the side of the square he/she must no dribble round to front of square and attempt to take on the red player who is now inside the square. If the blue player succeeds he/she Must take a first time shot at the goal keeper.
Quick decision making Faking dipping shoulder before receiving the ball to quickly defender and take ball opposite way. be dramatic with the fake to disguise which way you're going. introduce different methods of taking ball out square I.e step over, scissors...
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