Setup Half pitch as shown, with 2 channels. How to Play:- either Blue player passes into red player in the wing. blue player then runs back and attempts to recover the ball and stop the shot. OR blue player is already setup infront of goal and another player passes into red. Play one wing then the other to keep the flow. rotate players.
Defender - show inside or out? Correct positioning Jockey or tackle? Speed and agility. Attacker - Beat your man and shoot go inside or out?
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