Player runs at blue diamond (representing defenders reach) and tries a simple trick (e.g. drop shoulder play opposite, la croqueta) and moves around the diamond, passing to waiting player who repeats.
Look for:
- moving with pace and purpose
- timing the move to happen just before front blue cone.
- look beyond the ball (can't beat the defender if you can't see him)
- close control of the ball
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