3 v 2 over half pitch. Ball fed in from blue attacker on half way to marked Blue player on 25. 2nd pair of A/D start in the D. If defenders win ball, dribble through yellow gate. Can be extended to 4 v 3 focussing on recognising space and making attacking connections. Always looking to threaten forwards and looking to play (pass/dribble) on the move.
ATTACK 1) Easy and early connections 2) Leading with intent 3) Ball carrying with eyes up and good ball/body position 4) Stretching the attack DEFENCE 1) Communication from deep (GK/deep defender) 2) Scramble defence 3) Early pressure on threat
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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