Defenders become more confidnet with 1v1, force the attacke outside, hold the attacker, do not commit to challenge Players with the ball attempt to scoer by running trhough the goals. Dfender attempts to shield,a nd take away the ball
Attackers use change of direction, speed and direction to dribble throught the cones Defenders try to direct attcker to the outside (weak foot), with body position, change direction quickly ti intercept attacker. Keep attacker in front.
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