Split into 2 groups (attackers V Defenders) Working in pairs the defender passes the ball to either attacker and both defenders need to get into position The attackeckrs get the ball and work in a 2v2 situation to beat the defenders and shoot If defenders block shot or make tackle the team get a point PROGRESSION Make 3v2 in favour of attackers Make 3V2 in favour of defenders
GK - Talk to defenders and give instrustions DEFENDERS Press the ball and don't dive in Delay player with ball to allow time to get into poisition Cover each others movement ATTACKERS Go at defenders at pace Make decisions early Lots of movement off the ball
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