Team plays keep away 4v1 in the small grid. If attacking team completes 7 passes (tip: start with more and progress to less in order to increase the frequency of the 4v3+1 attack) they may attack the small targets beside the opposing team's grid. (4v3+1 recovering) If the lone defender wins the ball he tries to get the ball to his teammates in the opposite grid while being trailed by one player from the opposing team. As soon as the ball gets there they begin playing 4v1.
body position (able to see the pass coming, where the pass is going while keeping all options available: pass dribble shoot) Scanning (can the player identifiy the next play as the ball travels reducing the time needed on the ball and increasing the pace of play.)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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