Drill needs 5 players. Three attacking players, one defender and one goalkeeper. F plays the ball out wide to A. F makes run into box and A breaks down the wing before switching play to the other wing. A then delivers pass to F who holds off D before attempting to score.
Drill should be done at match pace. Centre forward should attempt to shield the ball from the defender. Wide players look early before crossing.
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