Attackers begin with the ball in the middle(by the black cone), passes the ball to the attacker by the line. then the drill becomes a 3v2. Defenders are NOT to enter the circle under no circumstances. This is for their own safety.
get defenders to force the attackers to the side of the pitch and to protect the centre. attackers should focus on creating 2v1 where ever possible and avoid playing on the defenders forhand side.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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