Here the players will try and win 2x 1v1s. The player (blue) will run and make big movements then carry on running towards the 23'. The defenders can move left to right but not backwards or forwards. The attacking player needs to feel confident to make a large movement then carry on moving.
*The numbers show how the players move after each attack*
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