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Overlaps and 1-2 drills - how to improve?

Overlaps and 1-2 drills - how to improve?

I have a very good passing girls football team with good ability but I'd like to encourage the over lap run and pass and also the one - two. Are there any drills for this. My team are under 16 girls.Thanks

James spinkCoach, England
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