An attacker (blue) starts 1-2 metres in front of a defender (red).
A third player plays a pass into the space in front and both players chase the ball.
The attacker aims to pick up the ball and make a pass back past the defender to the ball passer.
- Techniques for turning a defensive "closed" position into an attacking opportunity.
- Roll / drop shoulder / dummy.
- Use your back space.
- Confidence on the ball - don't rush/panic.
- Defenders - close down quickly, get opponant's head down.
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