In the diagram, there are 3 groups positioned in their areas. The aim is to get the ball through the middle players to the other end. End players will make 3 passes before transfering the ball across. If successful they receive 1 point. If defenders win the ball, they also get 1 point.
Progresssions:
1. A defender goes in to apply pressure.
2. Add goals at the sides (for defenders) or at the ends (for the attackers)
- Creating angles
- 1st time pass
- Disguise pass
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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