This drill consists of multiple different stages.
the first is a teaching component, where all the players are positioned where they are meant to be playing during the match. Slowly break down the build up of play and how the players should move.
the next stage will be where the players execute this at game pass. The drill will be free flowing and should be done at a High rate.
the final stage will involve the previous step, where it’s to be done at a high rate, but make the drill into a game.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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