2 (+1) v 1 10mx20m sq 1min time based rotation - A's become F&D, F&D rotate To start - A plays into F who receives the ball under pressure from D. Attacking Encourage player F to turn away from player D to then play out to Player A(2). Allow wall passes back to player A, to then play direct a pass to A(2) Then repeat sequence Defending D Presses player F, preventing F turning into space to complete pass out. If wall pass is played try to intercept direct pass Scoring 5 pt - 1 or zero touch turn and completed pass out 3 pt - multiple touch turn out and completed pass 1pt - Wall pass and completed direct pass out.
Body position when receiving pass when under pressure, shape of run, to deceive defender faking or wrong footing allowing turn out. Importance of defender pressing player F, anticpation to intercept through ball
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