
Set-up 2 squares roughly 10x20 approx 20yards apart. PLayers will be working within the boxes. The attackers must make 3 passes before they can move the ball into the other box. Once they have made 3 passes one of the players will take advantage of space and dribble to the other box where the game starts again. Change defenders regularly. Progress by having 2 balls working or increase the number of defenders.
Identify the space to dribble first touch out of feet Attack the space
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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