Ball moves across the top of the D for the final player to dribble to the baseline, turn and pass to the P-spot. Centre player moves in to shoot. Build - add a defender and allow baseline player to set up a 2v2
Accurate passing Timing of the run Shots on the post 2v2 passing around the keeper
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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