attacker1 takes the ball into the D and passes to attacker 2. defender 1 tries to intercept or tackle attacker 1 attacker 2 off loads it quickly to another attacker (in animation post man 1) defender 2 follows the ball to next attacker the attackers then try to score
This drill is about teaching the goalie to tell his/her defence where the dangerous players are whilst trying to save the ball. this can be hard for the defence and goalie so try to keep the swapping
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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