Setup: 20x20 with goals on opposite corners. Play 1v1 with D1 passing the ball into play to F1 F1 attempts to advance the ball toward goal while D1 contains and forces the play away from defender's goal Play continues until ball is out of play or goal is scored Progression: 2v1 then 2v2
Close space and contain into motion of advancement from attacker Angle away from goal Stance 1st and 2nd Defenders on 2v2
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