3v1 in the area. 3 players play to find the player in front of goal. All 3 must touch the ball before going to the striker. Striker gets the ball and has limited touches to score. If defender wins the ball, play to the defenders on either side of the area. Progressions Add a defender into area to make a 3v2 Allow defender to drop back and press striker Midfielder can make forward run to support Striker cannot score but midfield runner can 3rd man run to score
Striker movement key to forward progress width and depth close support Timing of passes timing of runs
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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