General see picture 5 against 4 if defenders score, change of role Exercise: nr 1 start with autopass to nr 2 from that point everybody is allowed to move nr 2 has to pass to: - 1x attackers on outside - 1x attackers in centre - 1x back to center half 5 attackers try to score if defenders get the ball, they can score in both goals A by dribbling= change of role!!!
GOAL: 1. to learn to create and maintain the 2V1 by:1: always 1 attacker to the ball , other 2 to circle and taking positioning. Think about scorings positions in circle 2: Timing: wait, till ball is almost played. in circle not too much running, wait which make defenders go ball watching. Move efficiently
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