- The goal is to move the ball towards then cone, then cut it back quickly. This attempts to make a defender into making a challenge, allowing the attacker to move around a static player
- Attacker should try to keep their head up whenever possible
- Forward should use quick feet so they become comfortable changing direction quickly when under pressure
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