- Two lines of forwards
- One passive defender
- Use disguised pass or a dribble to eliminate defender
- Forward not in possession of the ball should always be ready to receive the ball
- Player in possession should run angles instead of straight at the defender
- Defender should use body position to isolate forward
- Allow the defender to tackle
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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