each team behind its own goal line
first player of each team play 1v1 until somebody scores on one of the two mini-goals or the ball goes out of bounce
next set of players repeats sequence
the team that scored last has their player dribble in the ball
deception
set up defender
change of speed & direction
protect the ball
vision
acceleration
close control
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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