
Pass the ball to player 2 once they complete the ladder. Complete the ladder then receive the ball from 1 and pass to 3. Receive the ball at speed then change direction and complete the minefield and pass to 4. Drive towards the sideline and give a ball to the inside player (5) in the middle. Lead to the inside of the field and then pass deep to player 6. Run around the white cone and receive the ball from 5 and then pass to 7 Score and the receive a ball from Robert straight away and play a 2v1. Defender in the 2v1 Attack in the 2v1 Rotation is as above. Matthijs: Focus on the exercise as a whole keeping them moving and
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