Blue diamond from skill intro is replaced by a defender who can only defend on a horizontal line (white markers). Player with ball runs at defender and attempts to get past using skills taught in intro.
Allow to flow without interference.
Watch for:
- Look beyond the ball
- timing of move to get past defender
- close ball control
- pace and purpose
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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