Set up on half pitch with thirds.
3-2-2 formation. With ball starting at goalkeeper you can only move in to next zone if you drive with the ball. Players must return to their own zone, on breakdown of play.
Progress - add in red cones - If a player drives through either set of red cones - a second supporting player can also enter final third, to create overload in final third
Create the space through passing to open up to drive.
Commit defenders.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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