Set up a pitch roughly 40x30 with 2 'lanes' at either side. Players can only enter these zones if they are played in by a team mate. They can then dribble uncontested to enable a cross or a pass into their team mates. 10s maximum in the lanes.
Progress by allowing on defender to create a 1v1 on wing
Identify 3rd player runs
identify opportunities to dribble
Move the ball quickly
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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