This drill is used to draw defenders out of the centre corridor and radily shoot at goal. It does not have to be used from a long corner, any free will do.
- The Centre Half pushes the ball to the Centre whilst making a break to the left to draw away defenders.
- The Centre dribbles to ball away from defenders and re-positions on top of the D.
- Inners and Wings advance inside the D to provide second options and to prepare for a rebound shot.
- Halfs position for rebound.
- Centre Half runs back towrads centre position in D, Centre pushes ball to Centre Half, Centre Half soots at goal.
- Use body to block defeners when dribbling
- Always prepare for second option
- Start out of the space that you actually want so as not to crowd the space. Advance into space and leave defender behind.
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