Players set up in pairs 20 yards away from each other. 1 player has the ball and passes to his partner. Partner then has to attack and try get past the defender (his partner).
1. Shout for the ball.
2. Good first touch - close/long? Why? What is the trigger?
3. Dribble/RWB. Why? What is the trigger?
4. Skill/Turn to get past defender. What skill/turn? Why?
5. Accelerate from defender. Close/Long touch(es). Why?
in more ways than one
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