The player in the middle (1) will lead for the ball on the other side stop, and as soon as the player with the ball (2) looks to the pass (1) will run and collect the ball from the other side. Once they collect the ball they will run through the mine field and give the ball to the winger (3) who will drive to the circle and score. The exercise is the mirrored on both sides: Numbers (2) will pass the ball two times before rotating and the rotation will work. Make sure that the players run for the ball and stand strong to draw pressure (no being lazy). Everything should be done at pace and control of the ball is the most important.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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