In a small space (to encourge lots of passing), there is a 2 v 1. When the defender gets the ball they become an attacker and the attacker that messed up become the defender.
Movement off the ball. Passing into space. Connecting to communiacte with team mate with body language. Less play with the ball and more passing. Receving the ball on the move and in a way that gives you time to look up and make a decision.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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