
⢠Orange cones represent defenders ⢠Midfielder A passes to Forward B ⢠B returns pass then makes lateral run ⢠A plays thru ball to attacking B ⢠B finishes with shot then returns to EITHER outside cone for a 2nd ball ⢠C opposite chosen cone plays 2nd ball for B to finish ⢠A becomes B, rotate Cs as needed
⢠A must attack back line to distract from B's run ⢠B must remain onside and demand thru ball from A ⢠Looping runs will help with far post finishes from C by keeping the whole goal in view ⢠Clear communication- use hand signals to indicate desired pass: cross/to feet/near/far post/top of the box
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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