1v1: Coach feed ball in at top & player receiving takes on the advancing defender to try and get the ball over the end line. 5 min 2v2: as above Coach feeds balls in. Widen/lengthen as number of players increase
Attacker go at defender with pace & purpose. Turn the defender by attacking his leading foot. Defender guide your attacker to restrict his space towards sideline. Body should be postioned to allow sharp turns & never parallel to the attacker (Flat).
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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