SETUP: - 15x5 grid - Up to 8 players - Defenders start on one corner with ball each, attackers on diagonally opposite corner - Defender serves to next attacker, attacker takes defender on 1v1 and tries to DRIBBLE across line adjacent to defenders starting spot - If defender wins ball then roles reverse and defender tries to dribble across line adjacent to attackers starting spot
COACHING POINTS - Good touch in direction of where we want to go - Close control, head up often - Explore the different 1v1 techniques to get past the defender
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