-The ball starts with the defender (yellow player), they pass the ball to the attacker (red player). The red player then has to take a positive touch towards the defender and try and get past them. -The attackers aim is to try and stop the ball on the defenders gate.
-Can the attacker keep the ball close and keep it under control while approaching the defender. -Can the attacker move the ball quickly to make the defender change their decision. -Can the attacker use skill to get past the defender.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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