Attacker 2 dribbles towards the goal and the blue defender runs out to pressure him.
The attacker then plays the pass around the defender to their partner in the center, before then making a speedy movement to get past defender 2.
The attacker then receives the return pass and throws at the goal.
Although the defender knows what is going to happen they should not intercept the pass, but only put pressure on the attacking players.
The first attacker must use a sharp change of speed and direction to make space to receive the return pass.
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