For drill: 1 Winger (alternate sides each turn), 2 CMs, 2 ST, 1 GK, 2 CD, Drill: One-two in midfield, One -two with striker, ball goes out wide, between cones to winger who is making run, quick cross, GOAL! BEAT THE CLOCK - WHOLE MOVE must be executed in under 20 secs. (If this is unrealistic, change time to something more suitable) Encourage ONE-TOUCH PASSING but 2 touches maximum allowed. (3 touches only for wingers) DEFENDERS cannot tackle or intercept until ball goes out to winger but can put pressure on back of strikers for one-two with midfielder.
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