
Start with 2v2 and progress to 3v2. 1 attacker to start high near the defenders to encourage posting up and retaining the ball under pressure Continue onto goal. Defenders to work the ball out through gates.
A strong post up Early passes Movement off the ball Don't get isolated as the ball carrier or support player Dribble the ball to space but clinical lines of running
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