4v2 in end zones. 2 balls in play. Teams in possession must make a set amount of passes before player runs with the ball to opposite zone and shoots into an open goal. Defenders only allowed to intercept initially. Let them play initially. Progression Increase the number of passes they have to make before being able to run with the ball into oppossing half. Defenders can challenge for the ball. One Defender can chase the player into other half. Player that runs into the oppossing half stays to make it a 4v3.
Create space. Communication Body position when receiving the ball. First touch into space. Where and when to run with the ball.
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