1 player as midfield player and 1 defender. 2 wide players 1 left 1 right side.
2 players go from each end at a time to create 3V1 in the middle, each player must touch the ball before shot or ball goes wide. If defender touches the ball its dead. 8 second time limit to get shot away
Progression- 2 midfielders and 2 defenders to create 4V2
Defender for wide player to beat before cross
Quick 1/2 touch combinations
Timing of runs
Target areas to attack from cross
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