3x3 metre square with another cone 3-4 metres away Ideal for 3 people P1 in square, P2 plays the ball to P1 and charges at P1 P1 must escape out any of the square faces P2 can play ball as hard or soft as they like to P1 P1 can not leave square until P2 enters P2 then moves into square, to receive from P3. P1 takes ball to top cone awaiting next turn. 1st - P2 has to follow ball in immediately 2nd - P2 delays moving into box so P1 must take control of ball 3rd - P1 can choose whether to charge or delay 3 x 2 minutes
Body shape is very important Good first touch, either outside pressure immediately, or control the ball at feet and then escape when P2 enters the box
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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