Set-up 2 squares roughly 10x20 approx 20yards apart. PLayers will be working within the boxes. The attackers must make 3 passes before they can move the ball into the other box. Once they have made 3 passes one of the players will take advantage of space and dribble to the other box where the game starts again. Change defenders regularly.
Progress by having 2 balls working or increase the number of defenders.
Identify the space to dribble
first touch out of feet
Attack the space
in more ways than one
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