2 v 1 situation using a quick change of pace to eliminate the defender
Coaching Points
Pass the ball in to the defender and get it back, picking the ball up on the move
The attacker takes the ball to the left then drags it back to the right
Note the change in pace- this is key to creating the space to get past the defender
The attacker without the ball follows the movement and footwork of the attacker with the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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