Two groups of ATT's stood beside opposite goals.
One DFD in centre and a couple more stood with coach.
When coach shouts GO one ATT from each line heads for the opposite goal. DFD chooses which ATT to tackle. When ATT passes half way another DFD can join in.
variation - add GK
variation - add obstacles
The purpose is to emphasise to the ATT's when to run and when to dribble
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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