Ball is transferred into the centre and out to right. Player in the middle passes into the box. Players in box compete for the pass whoever recites needs to get out of the box. Player making the pass goes across to help creating 2 v. 1. Once out of the box aim for the base line and work as pair to beat GK.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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