Small space 3 vs 1 keep away.
Team of three should aim to have two available options at all times for player with the ball (create a triangle) Team of three should limit their touches and focus on moving the ball Defender should aim to cut off one option then slowly close in on the two players passing Give players unlimited touch to start, then limit their touch, then give them unlimited again. Note how much more effective limiting the touch and moving the ball was.
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This practice has no progressions
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