Player 1: Calls a cone colour. Waits for player two to make their run and then plays the ball into the box. Player 2: Makes their run based off player 1's call. Then receives the ball trying to beat the DEF with their receive. DEF 1: Must start outside the box of cones, but they can put player one under pressure to receive in the box once player 1 passes the ball. After this play is open and simulates attacking in a Game.
Player 2: Body between ball and DEF pre-scan before receiving the ball. Signal where you want to receive the ball. Player 1: Can call to help Player 2, or look for the ball back if needs be. Progression: DEF 1: Can takle the receiver.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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