The two attacking players by the ball will try and score a 2v1. The ball will be played to the defender who will run into the ball and give it back to either of the attackers then the 2v1 will attack. The defender should only run and try and get the ball and disregard the other player. This will train the girls to keep going no matter what happens. The chance of getting the ball is low but by putting pressure on the ball they will force errors and with help of the goalie it should be a 2v2 in essence.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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