A: The attacker.
Ball 1: Receive the ball from Coach, Dribble through the sticks and shoot.
Ball 2: Run in between the mannequins and 1 touch finish the cross.
Ball 3: Check in the the gate and receive the ball under pressure from Player B from Coach.
B: Start running to pressure Player A when Player A finishes Ball 2.
Rotation:
A-B-A
Good first touch.
Directional touch.
Speed in dribbling.
Placement of the shot.
Fast movement without the ball.
Scannning.
Pressure.
Don't let the attacker turn.
Side on defending.
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