
Player A plays ball into Player B then makes a run in behind the Defenders to get onto the through ball that Player B has played between two defenders to take a shot defenders can't move from their position but can kick the ball away if close to them
Player A must keep onside Player B needs to watch were Player A is going to run and make a good pass, too close to the defender he can stop the attack too far the keeper can make a save
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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