Attacking team play 3 v 1 in the first box with an extra defender taking up a position between the boxes to try and halt the first attack. After the attacking team have completed 3 succesful passes they can attack the second box. once inside the second box both defenders join to make a 3 v2. Once 3 successful passes have been completed they can again play direct 1, 2 touch football to try and score a goal. the defenders can drop to try and halt the attack.
When breaking from one box to the other and the goal try to encourage direct quick 2 and 1 touch football. Encourage attackers to quickly make a move into space once the third pass reaches its target. Try and get into second box and start passing before both defenders have reached the box.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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