Player run in a counter clockwise oval attempting to move the ball past the defenders Start drill out 2 VS 1, quickly escalate to 3 VS 2, 4 VS 3, etc.. Widen the channel as needed. Defenders start out only able to move laterally, as te drill progresses thay can move forward or back
Attackers must show the ability to draw and set the defender. Attackers must put the ball in OPEN space Attackers should be able to show the ability to handle a poor pass and stiil make a fast accurate pass themselves
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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