Play 1v1 into target players Players in the middle create space to receive a pass from their teammate on the outside They then try to turn and pass the ball to their teammate on the other side of the grid If this option is not on they can play back. If the defender wins it he/she then becomes the attacker and plays to their target player 1 point scored for each successful pass from side to side Rotate players every 90 seconds.
Awareness of the defender Leading pass Patience Move the ball away from pressure Speed of play Progress to playing 2 v2 in the middle
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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