Post up and Circle Entry: The Ball Gets transferred. Attacker and defender start on the yellow strip. Attacker on the side diagonal from the ball will post up and receive a pass then attack the goal. Progression- add in a defender (1v1) 2v1/ 2v2 / 3v3 / 2v1 with Guard Player
Pre-Scan- See the field Delayed Run to Post up/Leading from Deep Receive inside right foot-to shield ball Guard Player Important positions in the D- Big D Defenders what is your role? Patience in the build up Deflections/Back Post Creating and executing an overload.
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