Coach feeds the ball into Attacker who must combine with team mate before taking a shot at goal
Defender must try to clear the ball into wide area
Attackers must stay onside
Progression: Attackers don't have to combine before taking a shot
Encourage Attackers to combine and utilise overload
Encourage quick decision making
Encourage first time shooting
Ensure Attackers follow in for rebounds
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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