Start with 3 v 1 and a keeper 2 attackers stay in deep zone and have to find a pass to the attacker in forward zone , who must take 1 touch and shoot.The defender in middle zone gets a point for intercepting pass , or if the shot is missed or saved.Defender must stay win own zone. Attacking players rotate rolls progression defender can come out of central zone. 1 attacker allowed in any zone. introduce 2 defenders
Defensive positioning. striker moving along the line when to pass
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