Remove all cones and play 3v2s from alternate right and left sides
Start just outside 25. Attacker plays ball into defender who returns ball to attacker to commence drill.
Players not involved in drill to observe drill for what does and doesn’t work.
Communication between defenders; engage attackers early; channelling
Attackers to create 2v1s; triangles to stretch play; lead runs.
Q&A what worked, what didn’t work
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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