Server (1) plays a ball into the attacker (2). Defender (3) immediately puts the attacker (2) under pressure. Attacker checks in and makes a decision: a) turn and beat the defender 1v1 and get a shot on goal or b) play the ball back to the server and play 2v1.
Good control and turn, shield or pass back to the server. Quick control and movement forward. First touch is into space away from advancing player. Controlling player must decide to dribble or pass. Make sure player is controlling the ball properly
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