3 Reds vs 1 Blue. White cones indicate the area where noone can enter. Place flat cones when available. PROGRESSION 1 Reds aim to pass the ball around and find the right time to hit the Yellow cone with a pass. Blue aims to defend and prevent the yellow cone getting knocked down. PROGRESSION 2 Same sequence but now when the ball is retrieved by the defender he has to run past one of the 4 orange cones. Reds have to defend and prevent him from scoring.
Passing accuracy Movement without the ball Width Communication First touch Defending Transition
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