The area: 20x25( 26=5+15+5)
The coach stands in the middle outside of the middle zone
The coach passes the ball to the player inside, he will try to go one of the outside zones. Then, his team-mate on that outside zone will break into to the other outside zone by passing the middle zone
If the defender tackles the ball, he becomes the attacker
If the defender touches the ball and the ball goes out of play, the coach passes another ball to the former defener and he attacks
It can be done 2v2 in the middle zone
Look for running with the ball without trying to deal with the defender, use your speed
Look to create space for your team-mate on the outside zone
The outside zone player should also take his position to get rid of the defender easily, not having to do 1v1
If he has to do 1v1, he will
Be space aware
Running with the ball: Accelerate and evade the defender
Dribbling: Use it in 1v1, keep the ball close to your feet, try to pass your opponent
The execution should be quick
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