
Two goals set up as a pitch Three players two balls
Phase 1 : Blue plays a 1v1 against black 1 aiming to score in the goal Phase 2 : Black 2 passes the ball to Black 1 and play a 2v1 against blue players return to same start point, rotate every 5 mins Encourage skills for 1v1 - commit, off balance, eliminate decision making in 2v1 - when and where to pass, take on a defender and shoot.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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