Teaching the skill of looking for where the space is created, putting the ball forward then filling the space.
Defenders can be introduced - starting with a defender on the red attacker
Red Attacker: Focus on receiving the controlling the ball, then throwing the ball flat and crisp. Use your body to protect the ball.
Blue attacker: Ball needs to lead the player out (and in game situation the defender also), run needs a hesitation to allow attacker to control the ball and throw strong pass inside.
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