Attacker plays 1-2 with defender to start the game. This releases a 2nd attacker + defender to run through a ladder. The game continues as a 2v2 (+GK). Repeat the exercise on the left side and alternate left and right.
- How to beat the defender: send them one way and move the ball to the other. Big movements. Dummy with body and/or stick. - Danger areas for attack and defence. - how to "lose" defender - Leading and re-leading - Passing from the baseline. - Running to positions to recieive the ball at 90 degrees. - Timing runs to arrive at the time of the pass.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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