Two teams at eaither end of pitch (can be with GK or small goals)
Coach feed balls into player, who will attack far goal. Player from other team to defend.
If GK save or ball off pitch reset game. If Defender wins ball attack other end.
PROGRESSIONs
2v2, 3v3
If goal scored, coach serves another ball to goal scoring team another att/def joins game.
Defender quickly position between ball and goal.
Think about space behind defender, dont press to high up and leave space for att to push ball into.
Once space in behind smaller press Attcking player, if ball pushed behind GK should be able to cover
Jockey player side on until chance to steal
2v2 - One defender presses, second defender provides cover whilst watching his attacking player.
Access oponent, fast, skillful, preferred foot
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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