Attacker and defender start side by side. They run down the side of the area, attacker goes through the first cone, defender runs around the second. The attacker then posts up to receive a ball from the coach, and has to turn and score in either of the goals.
SPACE - FACE - PACE
The shape of lead runs - should not be in straight lines, think of J & S.
Roll outs over left shoulder must be large enough and fast enough to eliminate defender.
Injection of speed.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
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