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Player 1 passes the ball square to player 2 and has to run diagonally to get in front and ahead of player 2. Player 2 on receiving the ball runs diagonally and passes the ball in front of player 1. Then player 2 runs on to receive the ball square again from player 1. Who then again runs diagonally in front to receive the ball back. They should continue this until the first player into the circle receives the ball and shoots.

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Left defender build up | Overload situations

Left defender build up:

The LD takes a hit in from the side line. Their compulsory pass is to the the SW. As soon as the ball is played the 3 players with the ball have to get the ball out of the 23m area. (Tip is that one ot the 3 players with the ball always takes a position between the two defenders).

Overload situations
Changing the Point of Attack | Shooting & Goalscoring

Changing the Point of Attack:

  • Player 1 passes the ball to player 2.
  • At the same time, player 3 makes a run infield to create space for player 2 to pass the ball ahead of player 4, who runs on to the ball.
  • This player then runs with the ball and passes the ball to player 3, now in the circle.
  • The next group start from player 3, pass to 2 and player 1 makes the space for the ball to be passed to player 5 in the space.
  • Player 2 is the only player staying in position, the rest can constantly swap places.

    • Shooting & Goalscoring
    1 v 1 - Channelling | Defending Skills

    1 v 1 - Channelling:

    Split your group into two teams - defenders and attackers.

    Players with the ball have to run around the cone and try and score. Players without ball also have to run around the cone, and then try and stop the other player scoring.

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    1 v 1 choose:

    Two attackers run together at the same time with a ball each. Attackers can dribble through any of the three goals. The defender has to choose which player to tackle.

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