
Keeper plays the ball out to any of the attackers. Attackers aim to keep the pitch big by keeping a player in each third. Defenders try to be in 2 thirds next to each other.
Decision when to pass/ dribble. Draw defender in and play around them Quick movement after pass Look for space
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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