Defender passes ball to attacker and closes space Attacker takes first touch and attempts to dribble through either gate Play is dead when a "goal" is scored or defender wins ball
Use first touch to control the play - go one way or the other Get the defender to commit then change your direction Read how the defender approaches and take space
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