
Players separated as shown in the image. PROGRESSION 1 Coach plays a pass to the blue player who has to make a good first touch and sprint towards the goal to score. At the same time the red player behind him has to run to win possesion. PROGRESSION 2 Same sequence but now players play 2v2.
Good first touch Ball control Fast dribbling Shooting 1v1 2v2 Vision
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