Attacking down the wing:
- Player on the left (a) gives a strong pass out to the player on the right (b).
- (a) leads towards the D. (b) dribbles at pace up the right wing till past the cones.
- (b) plays the ball across for (a) to deflect or shoot.
- Players join the back of the queue on the opposite side to what they just did.
- Match pace
- Timing the lead into the D and decide what type of shot!
- Add a defender in (2) if needed. They can start chasing after (b) has recieved the ball. They choose who to chase!
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