3 v 3 Attacker starts with the ball on the half line, one defender 2m behind. As soon as attacker with the ball touches the ball all players can move. Attackers are encouraged to try and get the ball beyond their opponents (THE PASS BEATS THE DEFEDNER). In order to do this they need to make dynamic leads. Can add additional players to make it 4 v 4 etc...
Chasing defender important in order to make the player in possession pass the ball. Marking Defenders want to try and play in front to intercept the ball, but definitely want to protect the middle. Attacking players can block for each other, are ecnouraged to lead across each other, but NOT BACK TO THE BALL.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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