Ball on cone in centre of triangle of ATT's with a DF in the centre.
Objective is for the ATT's to pass the ball around the triangle until they have a clear shot then the ATT has to try and knock the ball off the cone in the centre with a shot/pass.
The DF has to intercept the passes and/or block the shots.
Variation - larger area
variation - 2 DF's (depending on area size)
To encourage ATT's to pass into space to create a chance and to find space to receive the pass.
To encourage DF's to anticipate the passes and intercept.
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