start by playing a 1v1 in a channel, then attack from there. Both players from the 1v1 then join the attack
- leading wide into the space - 1v1 elimination needs to be good - defenders don't get beaten to easily - defenders sticking tight to their player
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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