Feeder plays the ball to the baseline with 1 defendfer and 1 forward in the mini D. Recovering defender puts pressure on the ball carrier. If defence win it then they have to play out into one of the mini goals.
Put in practice skills learnt from last exercisce.
Carry and pace and recognise where the space is. Try and gain connection with teammate.
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