The aim of this drill is to push the attackers in to the centre of the pitch in a 2v1 situation. The defenders should be able to get on the strong side of the attacker and jocky them into the centre of the pitch if they are able to do this then the play is over. 1 point if the defenders stop the play. 1 point if they are able to break through the defence.
Defence Getting low to block the ball. Getting on the strong side so the ball cannot be played. Blocking the space. Attacking Playing the ball into space. Being able beat the defender on his/hers weak side.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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