Play 1v1 in a small area. 1 player sets off with the ball as the attacker against a defending player. the aim is to beat the defender and dribble the ball across the other end of the area to win. If the defender wins the ball they can counter to the opposite end.
Keep the ball close Use the space to your advantage Changes of pace and direction. Shielding the ball. Defender to get out quickly and close down.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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