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
in more ways than one
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