2 attackers start on the 23m line, 1 attacker starts on the baseline. Working in a narrow channel using the lines 5yards either side of the goal for width. 2 defenders located anywhere in this channel. The 3 attackers have to move off the ball to create space to create a goal scoring chance. Rotation after going through is Yellow goes to Blue, Blue goes to White, White goes to the back of the line a Yellow.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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