Work both sides at same time but keep drill same using option one first and option two second.
Option 1 - Def - wide - first striker dropping deeper - back to wide for pass slipped in for second striker run across the defence. First striker continues run in to back post.
Option 2 - Def - wide - second sriker (after first striker drops deep showing for ball). Second striker knocks ball round for run back across the face from first striker. Option for second striker to use run of first striker to continue round for right footed shot.
Add in defenders and allow free choice between front two.
Option to move each player on one so with second striker always exiting to start on other side, or keep two strikers in and rotate defenders and wide players.
Add in defenders and midfield link player.
Timing of runs.
Creating angles
Postive touches on ball
speed of play
in more ways than one
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