The drill starts with a (3v2) with goalkeepers envolved.
The last attacking player to touch the ball either after a shot or after losing the ball has to defend his net against the two players that were defending at the beginning and that are now attacking. It becomes a (2v1)
The two other players that were attacking at the beginning (3v2) become the two defenders for the next round.
Progression
The 3 attacking players have to do an overlap before scoring a goal.
the counter-attack has to be completed within 8 seconds.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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