1v1 to goal with a jump back to make 1v2
coach feed ball in to space, first player to ball attacks goal 1v1. player from team without ball jumps back from side position.
When defenders win the ball must connect 3 passes then they can turn and attack - at this point 4th player to join to make a 2v2.
reset once ball goes dead off baseline or sideline.
PROGRESSION
move to a 2v2 start to create a 3v2 and then 3v3
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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