<ul><li>The black team are shooting against the green GK, the red mannequins are the opposition shape, the 4 white players vary from passive to active defenders.</li><li>1st ball arrives from the GK and is played long to one of the 2 black CBs.</li><li>The black team play against no pressure and build up to a finish.</li><li>The 2nd ball comes from the coach (blue mannequin), another high ball, the midfield players towards the 2 CBs who are now challenged by the 4 white players for the 1st and 2nd ball.</li><li>The third ball comes from behind the goal from a 2nd goalkeeper or GK coach and again is challenged by the defenders.</li><li>After the 2nd and 3rd balls the black team again build towards a finish.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Making sure no6 and 2 no8s are in position ready for the 2nd balls after the 2nd and 3rd balls arrive.</li><li>Making sure we defend 1 in front of 3 after initial challenge.</li><li>Make players aware of spaces in build up and transition.</li></ul>
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