The first phase of play is to play the ball into team mates feet then burst down the line away from marker. Second phase is to recieve the one two and face up the advancing defender. Phase 3 is the decision, but it must be positive. Does the player: Cross the ball Dribble past defender Play through ball Shoot
Explosion of pace down the line to get away from marker Decision making Positive Action
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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