1v1 in the box. 2 extra players on the sides on the field. Ai m of the drill is for the players to understand the importance of moving to receive the ball.
PROGRESSION
1v1 inside the box. Two red and two blue players outside the box and 2 neutral players (Yellow) on the two sides. The attacker (Red) aims to give the ball to player C. Yellow players are available to help him go 2v1. Players outside the box have to move to receive the ball between one of the three posts. At the same time Blue players try to win the ball.
in more ways than one
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