Start with 2v2 and progress to 3v2. 1 attacker to start high near the defenders to encourage posting up and retaining the ball under pressure Continue onto goal. Defenders to work the ball out through gates.
A strong post up Early passes Movement off the ball Don't get isolated as the ball carrier or support player Dribble the ball to space but clinical lines of running
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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