
Split attackers into 2, red and blue. Red attackers must run round the white cone, back up to the yellow cone and into the 6 yard area. Blue attackers must run to the orange cone, round and back up to the blue cone and make a run into the 6 yard area. Once both players are in the 6 yard area the coach must play a cross in for the attackers to attack. This could possibly be done with attackers vs defenders.
Attackers beating others to the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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