3 Players at point A of either triangle. Players who are going to score in the square. They only move out after the player at point A has made an overlapping run. Players at point B of the triangles cut in and hold onto the ball until the player is now on the space to receive the ball. The receiver then runs with the ball and crosses the ball to her teammates. PROGRESSIONS: After the player from B has passed into the space, she leaves her position and joins the pair to create many options for the crosser. -Introduce 2 defenders to apply pressure on the finishers
1. Head up before crossing 2. Technique 3. Mobility in the penalty area to shake off defenders 4. Timing of runs
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