Orange start drill attacking 2v1. If orange score- 2nd blue player joins to play 2v1 other way while a new orange comes in to defend and then this cycle continues If lone blue defender wins possession- same happens as above If only 1 GK use goal on 25 to simply dribble through
Simple from attackers Setup up defender Encourage shots if shots are on to be taken Quick transition Work with GK
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