Players line up with attackers by the goal and Defenders Half way down the side of the marked area The coach serves a ball into the attacker who controls it The defender needs to react to the coaches pass and shut the attacker down so that as soon as he recieves the ball they are under pressure The atacker has to try to get over the line at the opposite end. (1 point) If the defender is able to win the ball then they can score in the goal (1 point) PROGRESS Add a 3rd player who is allowed 1 touch to create a WALL Pass (1-2)
Pressure the ball at pace Getbody position set quickly Push attacker away keep at arms length Be aware of position on the pitch If you win the ball then break away at pace
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