Defender starts by passing to attacker who then attacks by trying to dribble through one of the 3 gates. After each turn the players switch to opposite queues, giving equal opportunities to attack and defend.
Progression: Add a 2nd attacker to make it a 2v1
Changes of direction
Disguise
Ball close to body unless driving out
in more ways than one
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