In this exercise the girls will first pass the ball from the square in the middle to the player waiting before the yellow gate. This player will then drive forwards at full speed and once they cross the yellow gate the defender (Blue) will sprint to cut off the passing line of one of the two passing options (Red). The player with the ball should pass to the player is free, this player will then receive open drive into the circle and score.
The defenders should stay in position for 10 balls and then change. the other players rotate as a duo, 1: player by the balls and the passer. 2: the two players waiting for the ball by the circle.
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