Split into groups of 3 Player 1 Passes to player 2 and starts movement towards the box Player 2 plays a longer pass across to player 3 and make a diagonal run towards the box Player 3 dribbles the ball and crosses it PROGRESSION Add a defender to make 3v1
Use top of foot to strike through the ball Play the ball slightly in front for player to run onto Time runs into the box - don't get ahead of the ball
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