Blue player lead to top of the D and recieve pass - game now live for 2v1 to goal. Defender wins play to to other goal. Once ball is dead those 3 players stay. Same happens on the other side to create 4v2 at goal. Ball is dead once off the baseline Play sideline hits.
Lead fast to space to recieve the ball Creative lead run Body shape and position whilst leading, open body stick out pointing where you want the ball First touch - if in contact take it away from contact.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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