Ball is crossed in from the wing, defenders have to win the ball and clear to safety. As soon as that happened the winger will attack down the flank and be closed down by the defender.
First round- winger attempts to beat defender down the wing and deliver a cross.Second round- winger attempts to take on defender and drives towards the box for a shot. Third round- winger decides to either drive at defence or deliver a cross.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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