This drill is used to draw defenders out of the centre corridor and radily shoot at goal. It does not have to be used from a long corner, any free will do. - The Centre Half pushes the ball to the Centre whilst making a break to the left to draw away defenders. - The Centre dribbles to ball away from defenders and re-positions on top of the D. - Inners and Wings advance inside the D to provide second options and to prepare for a rebound shot. - Halfs position for rebound. - Centre Half runs back towrads centre position in D, Centre pushes ball to Centre Half, Centre Half soots at goal.
- Use body to block defeners when dribbling - Always prepare for second option - Start out of the space that you actually want so as not to crowd the space. Advance into space and leave defender behind.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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