Attacking team play 3 v 1 in the first box with an extra defender taking up a position between the boxes to try and halt the first attack. After the attacking team have completed 3 succesful passes they can attack the second box. once inside the second box both defenders join to make a 3 v2. Once 3 successful passes have been completed they can again play direct 1, 2 touch football to try and score a goal. the defenders can drop to try and halt the attack.
When breaking from one box to the other and the goal try to encourage direct quick 2 and 1 touch football. Encourage attackers to quickly make a move into space once the third pass reaches its target. Try and get into second box and start passing before both defenders have reached the box.
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