Promote overlapping runners moving forward Three attackers versus two defenders Coach plays ball to one of the three attackers Other two players look to make overlapping runs to space or draw defenders away from ball carrier Players to take shots when free, or continue dribbling to goal if no defender in front
Player receiving initial ball must be side on Overlapping (or underlapping) players must move into space Ball carrier to take shot if not closed down Follow in shot once taken
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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